Using 'Se' Incorrectly

This form follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar. You drop the -ar and add -a for 'él', 'ella', or 'usted' in the present tense.

The Regular AR Verb Pattern

When forgetting a person, you must use the 'personal a': 'Él olvida a su amigo' (He forgets his friend).

Personal A

Extremely common; used in basic daily conversation to describe forgetting.

Confusing Commands and Statements

To give an informal command to one person, you use the exact same form as the 'él/ella/usted' present tense form. Here, 'olvida' means 'Forget!'

How to Command (Tú)

If you want to say 'Forget it!', you attach the object pronoun to the end: '¡Olvídalo!'

Adding Objects to Commands

This form is often used in encouraging ways, like telling someone to move past a mistake: 'Olvida lo que pasó.'

Use for Encouragement

Very common when giving informal advice or commands.

'Olvida' is a conjugated form of the verb 'olvidar' (to forget). It can mean 'he/she/you formal forgets' (present tense) or 'Forget!' (informal command). Learn the full conjugation and how to use it in conversation.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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