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

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Olvidarse”

The Subjunctive Mood of Olvidarse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainties about forgetting something, for example: Espero que no se me olvide comprar leche. (I hope I don’t forget to buy milk.)

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

How to Use Olvidarse in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of olvidarse is used to express wishes, desires, doubts, or uncertainties about forgetting or failing to remember something.

To forget or fail to remember: For example, Espero que no se me olvide comprar leche. (I hope I don’t forget to buy milk.) This is the most common usage, expressing a desire or concern about forgetting something important.

To neglect or disregard: For example, No te olvides de llamar a tu mamá. (Don’t forget to call your mom.) This usage implies neglecting an obligation or responsibility.

To leave behind or forget (an object): For example, ¡Casi me olvido mi cartera! (I almost forgot my wallet!) This refers to physically forgetting or leaving behind an object.

To forget oneself (colloquial): For example, En la fiesta, Pepe se olvidó y empezó a bailar en calzoncillos. (At the party, Pepe forgot himself and started dancing in his underwear.) This idiomatic usage implies losing inhibitions or self-control.

Real Life Examples of Olvidarse in the Subjunctive Mood

No te olvides de llamar a tu mamá esta noche. (Don’t forget to call your mom tonight.)

Es importante que no me olvide de tomar mis medicinas. (It’s important that I don’t forget to take my medications.)

Antes de salir de viaje, asegúrate de que no te olvides de empacar tu pasaporte. (Before going on a trip, make sure you don’t forget to pack your passport.)

Ojalá que no te olvides de enviarme los documentos antes del viernes. (I hope you don’t forget to send me the documents before Friday.)

Temo que me olvide de las instrucciones que me diste. (I’m afraid I might forget the instructions you gave me.)

Aunque parezca una tontería, no te olvides de sonreír en la entrevista de trabajo. (Although it may seem silly, don’t forget to smile in the job interview.)

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

Es crucial que no me olvide de practicar la gratitud diariamente. (It’s crucial that I don’t forget to practice gratitude daily.)

¿Podrías recordarme que no me olvide de llevar el regalo de cumpleaños de mi sobrino? (Could you remind me not to forget to bring my nephew’s birthday gift?)

Tengo miedo de que te olvides de nuestros planes para el fin de semana. (I’m afraid you might forget our plans for the weekend.)

Espero que no te olvides de ser amable con los demás, sin importar las circunstancias. (I hope you don’t forget to be kind to others, no matter the circumstances.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Olvidarse (to forget) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American 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.