buenos recuerdos
/bwenos ɾekweɾdos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good memories" is translated into Spanish as buenos recuerdos.
This phrase refers to pleasant recollections of past events or experiences. To express the act of having or making good memories, you can also use the verb recordar. Note that in Spanish, recuerdos refers to the specific mental recollections themselves, while memoria refers to the actual faculty or capacity of the mind to remember.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective buenos (good) and the noun recuerdos (memories/remembrances).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal phrase Lindos recuerdos is more prevalent in certain regions of Latin America, particularly in Argentina.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the plural form buenos recuerdos when referring to multiple pleasant recollections. If you are referring to one specific pleasant recollection, use the singular form buen recuerdo.
Did you know?
- The word recuerdo comes from the Latin re (again) and cordis (heart). In the ancient world, the heart was believed to be the seat of memory rather than the brain.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying recuerdos can be used as a shorthand for 'regards' or 'greetings'. You might tell a friend to give their recuerdos to a mutual acquaintance.
- While recuerdos means 'memories', it is also the standard Spanish word for 'souvenirs'. If you buy a trinket to remember a trip, you are buying a recuerdo.
Examples in context
- Tengo buenos recuerdos de mi infancia en España.I have good memories of my childhood in Spain.
- ¡Qué buenos recuerdos tengo de nuestras vacaciones juntos!I have such good memories of our vacation together!
- Siempre guardo lindos recuerdos de los días en que éramos vecinos.I always cherish nice memories of the days when we were neighbors.
- Guardo muchos lindos recuerdos de mi tiempo viviendo en Buenos Aires.I have many nice memories of my time living in Buenos Aires.
- Me trae buenos recuerdos el día en que ganamos el campeonato de fútbol.The day we won the soccer championship brings back good memories for me.
- Recuerdo con cariño aquellos días de verano en la playa.I remember fondly those summer days at the beach.
- Tengo muy buenos recuerdos de mi infancia.I have very good memories of my childhood.
- Tengo buenos recuerdos de mi infancia.I have good memories of my childhood.
- Ese viaje nos dejó buenos recuerdos.That trip left us with good memories.
- Siempre guardo buenos recuerdos de nuestra escuela.I always keep good memories of our school.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at old photos together.
- JavierMira estas fotos de nuestro viaje.Look at these photos of our trip.
- SofíaTengo muy buenos recuerdos de ese día.I have very good memories of that day.
- JavierFue un viaje realmente especial, Sofía.It was a truly special trip, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, deberíamos volver algún día.Yes, we should go back someday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
