The Present Tense of olvidarse is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, Siempre me olvido de apagar las luces cuando salgo de casa. (I always forget to turn off the lights when I leave the house.)

Olvidarse is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Olvidarse (to forget) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Olvidarse 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. For example, Me olvido de hacer la tarea. (I forget to do my homework.)

To leave behind: It can also mean to accidentally leave something behind. For example, Me olvido la billetera en casa. (I leave my wallet at home.)

To neglect: In some contexts, it can mean to neglect or ignore something. For example, Me olvido de mis responsabilidades. (I neglect my responsibilities.)

To space out (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to space out or become distracted. For example, Me olvido de lo que estaba diciendo. (I space out and forget what I was saying.)

To forget oneself (idiomatic): In an idiomatic sense, it can mean to lose one’s composure or act inappropriately. For example, Me olvido de mis modales. (I forget my manners.)

Examples

Examples of Olvidarse in the Present Tense

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

¿Te olvidas de pagar la renta todos los meses? (Do you forget to pay the rent every month?)

Mi hermana olvida sus llaves con frecuencia. (My sister often forgets her keys.)

Cuando estoy estresado, me olvido de comer. (When I’m stressed, I forget to eat.)

¿Por qué te olvidas siempre de llamar a mamá en su cumpleaños? (Why do you always forget to call mom on her birthday?)

Mi amigo olvida sus citas todo el tiempo. (My friend forgets his appointments all the time.)

Cuando estoy ocupado, me olvido de hacer ejercicio. (When I’m busy, I forget to exercise.)

¿Te olvidas de tomar tus vitaminas por la mañana? (Do you forget to take your vitamins in the morning?)

Mi jefe olvida enviar los correos electrónicos importantes. (My boss forgets to send important emails.)

A veces me olvido de poner la alarma antes de irme a dormir. (Sometimes I forget to set the alarm before going to bed.)

¿Te olvidas de llevar tu lonchera al trabajo? (Do you forget to bring your lunch to work?)

Mi compañero de cuarto olvida lavar los platos. (My roommate forgets to wash the dishes.)

Cuando estoy de vacaciones, me olvido de revisar mi correo electrónico. (When I’m on vacation, I forget to check my email.)

¿Te olvidas de tomar tus medicinas? (Do you forget to take your medications?)

Mi hijo olvida hacer su tarea a menudo. (My son often forgets to do his homework.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Olvidarse (to forget) in the Present Tense 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.