recordatorio amistoso
/rekoɾdatoɾjo amistoso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kind reminder" is translated into Spanish as recordatorio amistoso.
The phrase is used in professional or formal correspondence to nudge someone about a task or deadline without appearing aggressive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase recordatorio amistoso literally translates to "friendly reminder".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a noun in a sentence, you will often add the indefinite article un (a) before it, forming un recordatorio amistoso.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoɾdatoɾjo amistoso/
Did you know?
- The root of recordatorio comes from the Latin cor, meaning 'heart'. In antiquity, remembering was conceptually linked to the heart rather than the brain.
- The word amistoso can also describe a sports match that is not competitive, such as a 'friendly' in English. This creates a double meaning where a reminder is described with the same word used for a non-binding game.
- In some Spanish-speaking business cultures, a recordatorio amistoso can be interpreted as 'passive-aggressive' because it is so formally polite.
Examples in context
- Quisiera hacerle un recordatorio cordial sobre la fecha límite para entregar el informe.I would like to make a cordial reminder about the deadline to submit the report.
- Le envío este recordatorio atento para solicitar su confirmación de asistencia al evento.I am sending this attentive reminder to request your confirmation of attendance to the event.
- Solamente un pequeño recordatorio para que no te olvides de llevar el pastel a la fiesta.Just a small reminder not to forget to bring the cake to the party.
- Solo quería enviarte un recordatorio amistoso de la cita.I just wanted to send you a kind reminder of the appointment.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are colleagues in an office.
- MaríaHola Alejandro, te mando un recordatorio amistoso sobre el reporte.Hi Alejandro, I'm sending you a kind reminder about the report.
- AlejandroLo siento, María, lo olvidé por completo.I'm sorry, María, I completely forgot about it.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, ¿puedes enviarlo hoy?Don't worry, can you send it today?
- AlejandroSí, lo termino ahora mismo.Yes, I'll finish it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amistoso, recordatorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
