Olvidados (en. Forgotten)

/ol.biˈðaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to people or things that have been neglected or not remembered.
The forgotten of society are those who do not receive support.
Los olvidados de la sociedad son aquellos que no reciben apoyo.
Objects or ideas that have fallen into disuse or have been ignored.
Many forgotten projects did not come to fruition.
Muchos proyectos olvidados no llegaron a buen término.

Etymology

From the verb forget, which comes from the Latin 'oblitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the forgotten
Reference to people who have been ignored or sidelined.
los olvidados
forgotten by time
Something that has been discarded or not remembered over time.
olvidados por el tiempo
leave no one forgotten
Commitment to include everyone in a situation or activity.
no dejar a nadie olvidado

Related Words

forget
Act of not remembering something.
olvidar
memory
Memory of an event or person.
recuerdo
missing
Something or someone that has ceased to be visible or known.
desaparecido

Slang Meanings

A term used to refer to people who are no longer part of a social group.
After the party, many became forgotten.
Después de la fiesta, muchos se volvieron olvidados.
Used to describe objects that are not being used.
That old toy has become a forgotten item in the garage.
Ese viejo juguete se ha convertido en un olvidado en el garaje.