Spanish Phrase
No te olvides del botiquín.
Meaning
A friendly reminder not to leave the first‑aid kit behind. It’s used when you want someone to remember to pack or keep a botiquín handy, especially before trips, outings, or emergencies.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving informal advice or instructions to a friend, family member, or colleague about packing, preparing for an activity, or ensuring safety equipment is present.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Noteolvidesdelbotiquín
Negative command (No)
Place 'No' before the verb to turn a command negative.
Reflexive pronoun (te)
The pronoun 'te' marks the command as directed to 'you' (informal singular).
Subjunctive for negative imperatives (olvides)
In negative commands, the verb uses the present subjunctive form; here 'olvides' is the 2nd‑person singular subjunctive of 'olvidar'.
Contraction (del)
‘del’ is the contraction of the preposition ‘de’ + the definite article ‘el’.
Noun (botiquín)
‘botiquín’ means a small kit containing medical supplies, i.e., a first‑aid kit.
🗨In Conversation
¿Has empacado todo para la excursión?
Have you packed everything for the hike?
Casi, pero no te olvides del botiquín.
Almost, but don't forget the first‑aid kit.
✕Common Mistakes
No te olvidar del botiquín.
The verb must be in the subjunctive for a negative command; use ‘olvides’, not the infinitive.
No te olvides de el botiquín.
‘de el’ contracts to ‘del’; the uncontracted form is considered a mistake in standard Spanish.
No te olvides el botiquín.
The preposition ‘de’ is required after ‘olvidar’ when referring to something you might forget.
No te olvides del botiquín, señor.
In formal contexts the pronoun changes to ‘se’; using ‘te’ with a stranger sounds too informal.
↔Alternatives
No te olvides del kit de primeros auxilios.
Don't forget the first‑aid kit.
Asegúrate de llevar el botiquín.
Make sure you bring the first‑aid kit.
Recuerda llevar el botiquín.
Remember to bring the first‑aid kit.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the word ‘botiquín’ is the everyday term for a small medical kit, whether at home, in a car, or on a trip. In some regions you may hear ‘botiquín de primeros auxilios’. Use the informal ‘te’ with friends; in a formal setting you would say ‘No se olvide del botiquín’. Also, remember that the contraction ‘del’ is mandatory – saying ‘de el botiquín’ sounds unnatural.