forget
To fail to remember information, a task, or an appointment that was previously known. It is also used when you unintentionally leave an object behind or stop thinking about something.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I often forget where I put my car keys in the morning.
I frequently fail to remember the location of my car keys when I wake up.
Please do not forget to sign the contract before the end of the day.
Kindly remember to provide your signature on the agreement by this evening.
Forget it, I will just do the dishes myself.
Do not worry about it, I am going to clean the plates on my own.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'get'. When you forget something, the memory 'gets' away from your brain.
Quiz rápido
I am so sorry, I ____ to call you yesterday.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: forgot
Ejemplos
I often forget where I put my car keys in the morning.
everydayI frequently fail to remember the location of my car keys when I wake up.
Please do not forget to sign the contract before the end of the day.
formalKindly remember to provide your signature on the agreement by this evening.
Forget it, I will just do the dishes myself.
informalDo not worry about it, I am going to clean the plates on my own.
Researchers must not forget the historical context of the data being analyzed.
academicAcademic investigators should keep in mind the past circumstances related to their evidence.
We cannot afford to forget our core objectives during this merger.
businessIt is vital that we keep our main goals in mind throughout this business transition.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Forget it!
Used to tell someone not to worry or that something is not important.
Don't forget
A phrase used to remind someone to do something.
Easy to forget
Something that is not very memorable or distinctive.
Se confunde a menudo con
You 'forget' an item (I forgot my umbrella), but you 'leave' an item in a specific place (I left my umbrella at the office).
Notas de uso
Forget is an irregular verb (forget, forgot, forgotten). It can be followed by an 'ing' form to mean forgetting a past event, or a 'to' infinitive to mean failing to do a task.
Errores comunes
Many learners say 'I forgot my phone at home.' In English, if you mention the location, you should use 'leave' instead: 'I left my phone at home.'
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'get'. When you forget something, the memory 'gets' away from your brain.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English 'forgietan', where 'for-' expresses loss and 'gietan' means to grasp or reach.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, forgetting a person's name or a significant anniversary can be seen as a minor social offense or a sign of being overwhelmed.
Quiz rápido
I am so sorry, I ____ to call you yesterday.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: forgot
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