olvídalo
/olbidalo/from spelling rules
The English abbreviation "nvm" (never mind) can be translated into Spanish using olvídalo.
An abbreviation for 'never mind' used to tell someone to disregard what was just said.
Which one should you use?
While olvídalo is a direct way to say "forget it," you can also use the phrase Olvídalo, no importa to mean "forget it, it doesn't matter," or use No te preocupes to mean "don't worry."
How do you pronounce it?
/olbidalo/
Did you know?
- The verb olvidar can be used with the reflexive se to create se me olvidó, which means 'it forgot itself to me'. This shifts the blame from the person to the memory itself.
- The word olvídalo shares a root with the word oblivion in English, as both descend from the Latin word oblivio, meaning 'forgetfulness'.
- If you say olvídalo to a friend in a casual setting, it might sound unexpectedly cold or dramatic. To keep the mood light, it is more common to use the phrase no pasa nada, which literally translates to 'nothing is happening'.
Examples in context
- Lo siento por la confusión. Por favor, olvide lo que dije.I'm sorry for the confusion. Please, forget what I said.
- ¿Salgamos este sábado? Ah, olvídalo, no importa.Should we go out this Saturday? Oh, forget it, it doesn't matter.
- Olvídalo, ya no es importante.Never mind, it is not important anymore.
- No te preocupes, olvídalo.Don't worry, never mind.
- ¿Qué dijiste? Ah, olvídalo.What did you say? Oh, never mind.
Example conversation
Mateo is asking Elena for a recommendation, but then realizes he already found it.
- Mateo¿Me puedes recomendar un libro, Elena?Can you recommend a book to me, Elena?
- Elena¿Cuál te gustaría leer?Which one would you like to read?
- MateoOlvídalo, ya encontré uno muy bueno.Never mind, I already found a very good one.
- ElenaEstá bien, Mateo.That's fine, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
