English–Spanish

“forgotten item” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/olˈβiðo/

Example

Dejé mi paraguas en el café por un olvido.

I left my umbrella at the cafe because I forgot it.

Illustration for olvido (forgotten item)

How to say “forgotten item” in Spanish

“Forgotten item” in Spanish is olvido.

Keys left on a restaurant table.

Full entry for olvido: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with olvido

Cometí un olvido y no confirmé la cita.

I committed an oversight and didn't confirm the appointment.

Tips for using olvido

  • When reporting a personal lapse about a forgotten object, speakers commonly use the reflexive phrasing 'Se me olvidó...' to soften responsibility.

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