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olviden

ohl-VEE-dehnolˈβi.ðen

forget

Also: do not forget, leave behind
VerbA2regular ar
Two individuals release wispy pink clouds from their hands, symbolizing the act of intentionally forgetting or letting go of a memory.
past Participleolvidado
infinitiveolvidar
gerundolvidando

📝 In Action

Por favor, olviden lo que acabo de decir.

A2

Please, forget what I just said.

No olviden sus llaves cuando salgan.

A2

Don't forget your keys when you leave.

Olviden ese mal momento y sigan adelante.

B1

Forget that bad moment and move forward.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ignoren (ignore (command))
  • perdonen (forgive (command))

Antonyms

  • recuerden (remember (command))
  • retengan (retain (command))

Common Collocations

  • olviden el pasado – forget the past
  • olviden sus problemas – forget your problems

(that) they forget

Also: (that) you (formal plural) forget
VerbB1regular ar
Three people (a man, a woman, and a child) scratching their heads with puzzled expressions, suggesting they have collectively forgotten something.

📝 In Action

Espero que ellos olviden el incidente rápidamente.

B1

I hope that they forget the incident quickly.

Dudo que ustedes olviden esta lección.

B2

I doubt that you (formal plural) forget this lesson.

Mi jefe quiere que olviden los detalles menores.

B1

My boss wants them to forget the minor details.

Indicative

Imperfect

yoolvidaba
túolvidabas
él/ella/ustedolvidaba
nosotrosolvidábamos
vosotrosolvidabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesolvidaban

Present

yoolvido
túolvidas
él/ella/ustedolvida
nosotrosolvidamos
vosotrosolvidáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesolvidan

Preterite

yoolvidé
túolvidaste
él/ella/ustedolvidó
nosotrosolvidamos
vosotrosolvidasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesolvidaron

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoolvidara
túolvidaras
él/ella/ustedolvidara
nosotrosolvidáramos
vosotrosolvidarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesolvidaran

Present Subjunctive

yoolvide
túolvides
él/ella/ustedolvide
nosotrosolvidemos
vosotrosolvidéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesolviden
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "olviden" in Spanish:

forget→leave behind→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: olviden

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'olviden' as a direct command?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
olvidar(to forget) — Verb
el olvido(forgetfulness/oblivion) — Noun
olvidadizo(forgetful) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
pidenmiden
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *oblitare*, meaning 'to wipe away' or 'to cause to forget.' This root emphasizes the idea of something being erased from memory.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: olvidarItalian: obliare

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'olviden' is a command or a subjunctive clause?

If 'olviden' starts a sentence or follows a comma/pause, it is usually a command ('Forget!'). If it follows 'que' and a verb expressing doubt, emotion, or desire (e.g., 'Espero que...'), it is the subjunctive form.

What is the difference between 'olviden' and 'olvidad'?

'Olviden' is the formal plural command (used for 'ustedes'—the polite 'you all'). 'Olvidad' is the informal plural command used only in Spain (for 'vosotros').