How to Say "forgot" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “forgot” is “olvidó” — use 'olvidó' when someone fails to remember or fails to bring something with them..
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Use 'olvidó' when someone fails to remember or fails to bring something with them.
Examples
Mi hermano olvidó la cartera en casa antes de irse.
My brother forgot his wallet at home before leaving.
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Use 'dejó' when someone unintentionally left an object in a place, implying it was misplaced rather than forgotten in the sense of not remembering.
Examples
Ella dejó las llaves en la mesa.
She left the keys on the table.
Forgetting vs. Leaving Behind
Learners often confuse 'olvidar' and 'dejar'. Remember, 'olvidar' is about memory failure (forgetting to do something or bring something), while 'dejar' is about unintentionally leaving an object somewhere.
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