Meaning and behavior
What does olvidarse mean?
Olvidarse means to forget. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- olvidarse
- Gerund
- olvidándose
- Past participle
- olvidado
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -AR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: olvidarse de .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of olvidarse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Olvidarse |
|---|---|
| yo | me olvido |
| tú | te olvidas |
| él / ella / usted | se olvida |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos olvidamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os olvidáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se olvidan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of olvidarse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Olvidarse |
|---|---|
| yo | me olvidé |
| tú | te olvidaste |
| él / ella / usted | se olvidó |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos olvidamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os olvidasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se olvidaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of olvidarse, or for background information.
| Subject | Olvidarse |
|---|---|
| yo | me olvidaba |
| tú | te olvidabas |
| él / ella / usted | se olvidaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos olvidábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os olvidabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se olvidaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of olvidarse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Olvidarse |
|---|---|
| yo | me olvidaré |
| tú | te olvidarás |
| él / ella / usted | se olvidará |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos olvidaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os olvidaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se olvidarán |
Verified context
A natural example
Mi hermana y yo a veces nos olvidamos de las llaves.
My sister and I sometimes forget the keys.
me olvido
Present form for yo.
nos olvidamos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Olvidarse FAQ
What does olvidarse mean?
Olvidarse means to forget.
Is olvidarse regular or irregular?
Olvidarse is a regular -AR verb and is used reflexively.
Is olvidarse reflexive?
Yes. Olvidarse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of olvidarse?
The gerund of olvidarse is olvidándose.
What is the past participle of olvidarse?
The past participle of olvidarse is olvidado.
How is olvidarse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me olvido, te olvidas, se olvida, nos olvidamos, se olvidan.
How is olvidarse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me olvidé, te olvidaste, se olvidó, nos olvidamos, se olvidaron.
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