olvidamos
“olvidamos” means “we forget” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we forget, we are forgetting
Also: we leave behind
📝 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.
we forgot
📝 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
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Quick Quiz: olvidamos
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'We forgot the map' using the word 'olvidamos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'oblitare', which is a form of 'oblivisci', meaning 'to forget'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.