olvides
“olvides” means “you forget” in Spanish (Used in special mood structures (subjunctive)).
you forget, don't forgetAlso: you may forget
📝 In Action
Espero que no olvides comprar el pan.
A2I hope that you don't forget to buy the bread.
¡No olvides llamarme cuando llegues!
A2Don't forget to call me when you arrive!
Tal vez olvides lo que pasó, pero yo no.
B1Maybe you forget what happened, but I don't.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: olvides
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'olvides' as a negative command?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *oblitāre*, which meant 'to wipe away' or 'to cause to forget.' The 'ob-' prefix often meant 'over' or 'away,' suggesting the memory is covered up or erased.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in its current form.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'olvides' have an 'e' when the infinitive 'olvidar' has 'a'?
This is a basic rule in Spanish grammar! When you use the verb in a special context like a wish ('Espero que...') or a negative command ('No...'), AR verbs switch their vowel from 'a' to 'e'. This is how Spanish signals the different mood.
Is 'olvides' the only way to say 'you forget'?
No. If you are stating a simple fact (like 'You often forget your keys'), you use the indicative form, 'olvidas'. 'Olvides' is only used when the forgetting is uncertain, desired, requested, or commanded.