Olvidar
Example: No debes olvidar tu mochila antes de salir.
Definition
"Olvidar" means to fail to remember something or someone, often unintentionally. It refers to the action of leaving something out of one’s memory or not keeping it in mind, as in the phrase 'No debes olvidar tu mochila antes de salir,' which means 'You must not forget your backpack before leaving.'
Etymology
The word "olvidar" comes from the Latin verb 'obliviscor,' meaning 'to forget.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to its current form. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of something slipping away from the mind, much like how we sometimes accidentally forget everyday items.
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"Olvidar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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