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Conjugation Chart of “Olvidar” (to forget) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Olvidar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Olvidar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainties about forgetting something, for example: Espero que no olvides tu tarea. (I hope you don’t forget your homework.)

Olvidar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Olvidar in the Subjunctive Mood

Olvidar generally means “to forget”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To forget: The most common meaning, que no olvides llamar a tu madre (that you don’t forget to call your mother).

To neglect: For example, que no olvides tus responsabilidades (that you don’t neglect your responsibilities).

To leave behind: For instance, que no olvides tu cartera (that you don’t leave your wallet behind).

To omit: As in, que no olvides mencionar ese detalle (that you don’t omit mentioning that detail).

To disregard: For example, que no olvides mis consejos (that you don’t disregard my advice).

Colloquially: It can mean “to ignore” or “to ditch”, que no me olvides en la fiesta (that you don’t ditch me at the party).

Real Life Examples of Olvidar in the Subjunctive Mood

No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando salgas. (Don’t forget to close the door when you leave.)

Es importante que no olvides tomar tus medicinas. (It’s important that you don’t forget to take your medications.)

Antes de viajar, asegúrate de que no olvides empacar tu pasaporte. (Before traveling, make sure you don’t forget to pack your passport.)

Espero que no olviden enviar las invitaciones para la fiesta. (I hope they don’t forget to send out the invitations for the party.)

Aunque estés ocupado, no olvides tomarte un descanso de vez en cuando. (Even though you’re busy, don’t forget to take a break every now and then.)

Que no se te olvide pagar el alquiler antes del primero del mes. (Don’t let it slip your mind to pay the rent before the first of the month.)

Es fundamental que no olvidemos nuestras raíces culturales. (It’s essential that we don’t forget our cultural roots.)

Ojalá que no olviden felicitar a mamá en su cumpleaños. (I hope they don’t forget to congratulate mom on her birthday.)

Que no se les olvide apagar las luces antes de salir de la oficina. (Don’t let it slip your mind to turn off the lights before leaving the office.)

Por favor, no olviden firmar el contrato antes de enviarlo. (Please don’t forget to sign the contract before sending it.)

Es crucial que no olvidemos reciclar para proteger el medio ambiente. (It’s crucial that we don’t forget to recycle to protect the environment.)

Ojalá que no olvides llamar a tus padres de vez en cuando. (I hope you don’t forget to call your parents every once in a while.)

Que no se te olvide llevar un abrigo por si refresca esta noche. (Don’t let it slip your mind to bring a jacket in case it gets chilly tonight.)

No olviden revisar dos veces antes de enviar ese correo electrónico importante. (Don’t forget to double-check before sending that important email.)

Espero que no olvides disfrutar de los pequeños placeres de la vida. (I hope you don’t forget to enjoy the little pleasures in life.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Olvidar (to forget) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.