What is the Spanish word for "forgetfulness"?

Learn how to say "forgetfulness" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

forgetfulness

Spanish

olvido

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Alternative translations of "forgetfulness"

desmemoria
descuido
negligencia
inadvertencia

Examples of how to use "forgetfulness" in Spanish

English
His forgetfulness was becoming a problem.
Spanish
Su olvido se estaba convirtiendo en un problema.
English
Her forgetfulness caused her to miss appointments.
Spanish
Su olvido le hizo perder citas.
English
He laughed at his own forgetfulness today.
Spanish
Hoy se rió de su propio olvido.
English
Is forgetfulness normal as people grow older?
Spanish
¿Es normal el olvido a medida que las personas envejecen?
English
Remember to forgive small acts of forgetfulness.
Spanish
Recuerda perdonar los pequeños actos de olvido.

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