Olvidaba (en. Forgot)
/ol-bi-ˈða-ba/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop remembering something or someone.
I often forgot where I left my keys.
A menudo olvidaba dónde dejaba mis llaves.
To not take into account something that should be considered.
I forgot that we had an important appointment.
Olvidaba que teníamos una cita importante.
To allow a memory to fade away over time.
Over time, I forgot the details of the conversation.
Con el tiempo, olvidaba los detalles de la conversación.
Etymology
From Latin 'obliviare', which means 'to make forget'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to lose one's head
To lose the notion of something important.
olvidar la cabeza
to completely forget
To not remember at all.
olvidar por completo
not to forget
To remember something strongly.
no olvidar
Related Words
forgetfulness
The state of not remembering something.
olvido
forgotten
Something that is no longer remembered.
olvidado
to remember
The act of bringing back something that had been forgotten.
recordar
Slang Meanings
To overlook
I forgot to pay the rent this time.
Me olvidé de pagar la renta esta vez.
To disconnect
After the party, many forgot what happened.
Después de la fiesta, muchos olvidaban lo que sucedió.