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How to Say "let's forget" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlet's forgetis olvidemosB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
making a suggestion to a group
A group of friends walking away from a discarded, broken toy, looking forward toward a bright path.

Examples

Olvidemos el pasado y miremos hacia adelante.

Let's forget the past and look forward.

Espero que no olvidemos traer las llaves.

I hope we don't forget to bring the keys.

The 'Let's' Form

In Spanish, you can say 'Let's do something' by using this specific 'e' ending for -ar verbs like olvidar.

Using it with Hopes

This word is used when you express a wish, like 'I hope we forget' (Espero que olvidemos), because it's not a guaranteed fact yet.

Fact vs. Feeling

Mistake:Saying 'Es importante que olvidamos.'

Correction: Say 'Es importante que olvidemos.' Use the 'e' version for feelings or importance, and the 'a' version (olvidamos) for simple facts.

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