omitir
“omitir” means “to omit” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to omit, to skip
Also: to leave out
📝 In Action
Puedes omitir los detalles aburridos de la historia.
A2You can skip the boring details of the story.
Omití un ingrediente importante por accidente.
B1I left out an important ingredient by accident.
Es mejor no omitir ninguna información en el contrato.
B2It's better not to leave out any information in the contract.
to neglect, to fail to
📝 In Action
El testigo omitió declarar toda la verdad ante el juez.
C1The witness failed to declare the whole truth before the judge.
No puedes omitir tus obligaciones legales.
C1You cannot neglect your legal obligations.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: omitir
Question 1 of 3
If you are reading a long list and skip a name, which verb is most appropriate?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'omittere', which combines 'ob-' (down or away) and 'mittere' (to send or let go), literally meaning to let something fall or go away.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'omitir' formal?
It is neutral to slightly formal. While people use it in everyday speech to talk about skipping steps in a recipe, it is also the standard word used in law and business.
Can I use 'omitir' instead of 'saltar'?
Sometimes. Use 'saltar' for physical jumping or skipping a meal. Use 'omitir' for skipping a word, a line of text, or a step in a process.
Does it have any irregular forms?
No! Omitir is a learner's dream because it follows the regular -ir conjugation rules in every single tense.