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“Olvidarse” (to forget) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Olvidarse”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Olvidarse is used to give direct orders or instructions to forget something, for example Olvídate de tus preocupaciones. (Forget your worries.)

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

How to Use Olvidarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Olvidarse generally means to forget, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To forget something: This is the most common meaning. For example, ¡Olvídalo! (Forget about it!)

To leave something behind: For example, ¡No te olvides las llaves! (Don’t forget your keys!)

To neglect or disregard: For example, ¡Olvídate de tus problemas por un rato! (Forget about your problems for a while!)

To fail to do something: For example, ¡No te olvides de llamar a tu madre! (Don’t forget to call your mom!)

Colloquial usage (rude): In some contexts, it can be used rudely to dismiss someone or something. For example, ¡Olvídame! (Forget about me!)

Real Life Examples of Olvidarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Olvídate de tus preocupaciones y disfruta del momento! (Forget your worries and enjoy the moment!)

Cuando estés estresado, olvídate de todo y respira profundamente. (When you’re stressed, forget everything and take deep breaths.)

Señor, olvídese de los problemas del trabajo por un rato y relájese. (Sir, forget about work problems for a while and relax.)

Amigos, olvidémonos de las diferencias y celebremos juntos. (Friends, let’s forget our differences and celebrate together.)

Chicos, olvidaos de los videojuegos por hoy y vayamos a jugar al parque. (Kids, forget about video games for today and let’s go play at the park.)

Compañeros, olvídense del estrés laboral y disfrutemos de esta fiesta de la oficina. (Colleagues, forget about work stress and let’s enjoy this office party.)

Cuando viajes, olvídate de tus rutinas y abre tu mente a nuevas experiencias. (When traveling, forget your routines and open your mind to new experiences.)

En la playa, olvídense de los problemas y simplemente relajen sus mentes. (At the beach, forget your problems and just relax your minds.)

Después de una ruptura, olvídate de esa persona y concéntrate en tu bienestar. (After a breakup, forget that person and focus on your well-being.)

Padres, olvidémonos de las tareas domésticas por un día y disfrutemos en familia. (Parents, let’s forget about household chores for a day and enjoy family time.)

En el concierto, olvídense de todo y simplemente disfruten de la música. (At the concert, forget everything and just enjoy the music.)

Antes del examen, olvídate de los nervios y concéntrate en lo que has estudiado. (Before the exam, forget your nerves and focus on what you’ve studied.)

En la reunión familiar, olvidémonos de las diferencias y celebremos nuestros lazos. (At the family gathering, let’s forget our differences and celebrate our bonds.)

Después de un día estresante, olvídense del trabajo y relajen sus mentes. (After a stressful day, forget about work and relax your minds.)

En el retiro espiritual, olvídense de las preocupaciones mundanas y encuentren la paz interior. (At the spiritual retreat, forget worldly worries and find inner peace.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Olvidarse (to forget) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.