Olvidan (en. They forget)

/ol.βiˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Not remembering something.
They forget what I told them.
Ellos olvidan lo que les dije.
Stopping to have some information in mind.
They always forget people's names.
Siempre olvidan los nombres de las personas.
Overlooking an obligation or a duty.
Sometimes, they forget to pay bills on time.
A veces, ellos olvidan pagar las cuentas a tiempo.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'oblivionem', which means forgetfulness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forget the past
Leaving behind what has happened.
olvidar el pasado
never forget
Always remembering something important.
no olvidar nunca

Related Words

forgetfulness
Lack of memory or ability to remember.
olvido
forgetful
Prone to forget.
olvidadizo

Slang Meanings

To overlook
At that party, everyone forgets their problems.
En esa fiesta, todos olvidan los problemas.
To cast into oblivion
She stopped worrying and cast her sadness into oblivion.
Dejó de preocuparse y echó su tristeza al olvido.