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Conjugation Chart of “Olvidar” (to forget) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Olvidar”

The Present Tense of Olvidar is used to describe actions that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Olvido mis llaves con frecuencia. (I often forget my keys.)

Olvidar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Olvidar in the Present Tense

Olvidar generally means to forget, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To forget: This is the most common meaning, referring to failing to remember something. For example, Olvido las llaves en casa (I forget the keys at home).

To neglect: It can also mean to neglect or fail to do something. For example, Olvido llamar a mi mamá (I neglect to call my mom).

To leave behind: In some contexts, it can mean to leave something behind unintentionally. For example, Olvido mi celular en el restaurante (I leave my phone behind at the restaurant).

To disregard: It can also mean to disregard or ignore something. For example, Olvido tus consejos (I disregard your advice).

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to express dismissal or lack of interest. For example, Olvídalo, no me importa (Forget it, I don’t care).

Real Life Examples of Olvidar in the Present Tense

Siempre olvido apagar las luces cuando salgo de casa. (I always forget to turn off the lights when I leave home.)

¿Por qué olvidas tus llaves tan seguido? (Why do you forget your keys so often?)

Mi abuela olvida tomar sus medicinas a veces. (My grandmother sometimes forgets to take her medications.)

Olvidamos pagar la cuenta de la luz el mes pasado. (We forgot to pay the electricity bill last month.)

Los niños olvidan hacer sus tareas con frecuencia. (The children often forget to do their homework.)

Cada vez que voy de compras, olvido mi lista en casa. (Every time I go shopping, I forget my list at home.)

¿Olvidas cerrar la puerta con llave cuando sales? (Do you forget to lock the door when you leave?)

Mis amigos y yo olvidamos celebrar el cumpleaños de Juan el año pasado. (My friends and I forgot to celebrate Juan’s birthday last year.)

Mis padres olvidan llamarme en mi cumpleaños cada año. (My parents forget to call me on my birthday every year.)

A veces olvido poner la alarma por la noche. (Sometimes I forget to set the alarm at night.)

¿Olvidas apagar el horno después de cocinar? (Do you forget to turn off the oven after cooking?)

Olvidamos llevar el pastel a la fiesta de cumpleaños. (We forgot to bring the cake to the birthday party.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo olvidan enviar los informes a tiempo. (My coworkers forget to send the reports on time.)

Cada vez que voy al cine, olvido apagar mi teléfono. (Every time I go to the movies, I forget to turn off my phone.)

Los estudiantes olvidan entregar sus tareas con frecuencia. (Students often forget to turn in their assignments.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Olvidar (to forget) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.