recuerda
/rekweɾda/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase recuerda means to remember.
recuerda is a command used to tell someone to remember something.
Which one should you use?
While recuerda is the standard command, you may encounter different versions depending on the context: no te olvides is an informal way to say 'don't forget' and no se te pase is an informal way to say 'remember' used in certain regions. For a very polite and formal tone, the phrase le ruego que tenga presente can be used to mean 'I kindly ask you to bear in mind'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, particularly in Latin America, the informal phrase no se te pase is used to mean 'remember'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To command a group of people to remember, use the plural form recuerden.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekweɾda/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for a souvenir, recuerdo, literally translates to 'a memory'. When you buy a souvenir, you are essentially buying a physical piece of a memory.
- The Galician-influenced word morriña describes a specific, intense kind of 'remembering' that is a longing for one's homeland.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying recuerda during a conversation can be seen as slightly condescending, as it implies the listener is forgetful.
Examples in context
- Mañana es el cumpleaños de María, no se te pase comprarle un regalo.Tomorrow is María's birthday, make sure you don't forget to buy her a gift.
- Recuerda cerrar la puerta.Remember to close the door.
- Recuerda traer las llaves.Remember to bring the keys.
- No olvides nada, recuerda las instrucciones.Don't forget anything, remember the instructions.
- Recuerda que la tienda cierra pronto.Remember that the store closes soon.
Example conversation
María is reminding Alejandro of an important appointment.
- MaríaAlejandro, recuerda nuestra cita de hoy.Alejandro, remember our appointment today.
- AlejandroSí, María, lo tengo en mente.Yes, María, I have it in mind.
- MaríaNo llegues tarde, por favor.Don't be late, please.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, allí estaré.Don't worry, I'll be there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
