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"Forgot" is a form of "forget", a transitive verb which is often translated as "olvidar". Learn more about "forget" below.
forget(
fuhr
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giht
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. olvidar
You shouldn't forget your grandmother's birthday.No deberías olvidar el cumpleaños de tu abuela.
b. olvidarse de
I forgot to bring my wallet. Can I borrow some money to buy lunch?Me olvidé de traer la cartera. ¿Me prestas para pagar el almuerzo?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
