olvidamos
/ohl-vee-DAH-mohs/
we forget
We often forget things in our daily routine, like leaving keys behind.
olvidamos(verb)
we forget
?present action or habit
,we are forgetting
?current action
we leave behind
?unintentionally leaving an object
📝 In Action
A veces olvidamos dónde dejamos las llaves.
A1Sometimes we forget where we leave the keys.
Siempre olvidamos su cumpleaños.
A1We always forget his birthday.
💡 Grammar Points
Two Tenses for the Price of One
In Spanish, the 'we' form for -ar verbs is exactly the same for both the present ('we forget') and the past ('we forgot'). Use words like 'ayer' (yesterday) or 'siempre' (always) to clarify which one you mean.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'de' incorrectly
Mistake: "Olvidamos de la tarea."
Correction: Olvidamos la tarea (or 'Nos olvidamos de la tarea').
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use 'olvidamos' when 'we' are the ones who made the mistake of forgetting. It sounds more active and personal than other ways of saying things were forgotten.
We forgot something important at the park earlier.
📝 In Action
Ayer olvidamos cerrar la puerta.
A2Yesterday we forgot to close the door.
Lo siento, olvidamos traer el postre.
A2I'm sorry, we forgot to bring the dessert.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: olvidamos
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'We forgot the map' using the word 'olvidamos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'olvidamos' means 'we forget' or 'we forgot'?
You look at the context! If someone says 'Ayer olvidamos' (Yesterday we forgot), it's the past. If they say 'Siempre olvidamos' (We always forget), it's the present.
Is 'olvidamos' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, it is the standard way to say 'we forget/forgot' across the entire Spanish-speaking world.