Olvidado (en. Forgotten)
ol-bi-da-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been set aside or forgotten about.
The book was forgotten on the shelf.
El libro quedó olvidado en la estantería.
That is not present in someone's mind.
His name was forgotten in his memory.
Su nombre estaba olvidado en su memoria.
That has been discarded or is not considered.
The project was forgotten due to lack of funding.
El proyecto fue olvidado por falta de financiación.
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb olvidar, which comes from the Latin 'oblitāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forgotten by the hand of God
It refers to something or someone that has been completely neglected.
olvidado de la mano de Dios
a forgotten
Someone who has fallen into disinterest or oblivion.
un olvidado
to be forgotten
Being set aside or not being remembered by others.
ser olvidado
Related Words
forget
To stop remembering something.
olvidar
memory
Ability to recall information.
memoria
memory
Impression left by something that has been experienced.
recuerdo
Slang Meanings
Someone who is socially ignored.
That guy is a forgotten one; he’s never invited to parties.
Ese chico es un olvidado, nunca lo invitan a las fiestas.
Something that has lost its relevance.
That topic is a forgotten one; no one talks about it now.
Ese tema es un olvidado, nadie habla de eso ahora.