recuerda el nombre
/rekweɾda el nombɾe/from spelling rules
To say "remember the name" in Spanish, use recuerda el nombre.
This phrase serves as an instruction to keep a specific name in one's memory.
What does it mean word for word?
The word recuerda is the imperative form of the verb recordar (to remember) and el nombre means "the name".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form changes depending on who you are addressing. The default recuerda el nombre uses the informal tú imperative. You should use the formal imperative recuerde el nombre when addressing someone using usted. If you are giving the instruction to a group of people, the phrase becomes recuerden el nombre.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekweɾda el nombɾe/
Did you know?
- The word nombre can actually be a disguised exclamation. In fast, casual speech, it can function as a contraction of ¡no, hombre!, meaning something like 'no way!' or 'hey!'
- The verb recordar is a linguistic chameleon. While it means 'to remember', in many Spanish-speaking countries it is also the standard way to say 'to remind' someone of something.
- The Spanish word nombre shares a common Latin root with the English word 'nominate'.
Examples in context
- Perdona a tu enemigo, pero recuerda el nombre de ese bastardo.Forgive your enemy, but remember the name of that bastard.Tatoeba #1160591 by nancy, translation #1160592 by Eldad
- Recuerde mi nombre, por favor. Me llamo Ana.Remember my name, please. My name is Ana.
- No olvide mi nombre, es importante para mí que me recuerde como Juan.Do not forget my name, it's important for me that you remember me as Juan.
- ¡Acuérdate de mi nombre! Me llamo Pedro y vamos a pasar un buen rato juntos.Remember my name! My name is Pedro, and we're going to have a good time together.
- No te olvides de mi nombre, soy María, la amiga de Juan.Don't forget my name, I'm María, Juan's friend.
- Recuerda el nombre del autor.Remember the author's name.
- Recuerda el nombre de la calle.Remember the name of the street.
Example conversation
Mateo is giving María instructions about a new client.
- MateoEs una persona muy importante.He is a very important person.
- María¿Cómo se llama?What is his name?
- MateoRecuerda el nombre: Sr. García.Remember the name: Mr. García.
- MaríaNo se me olvidará.I won't forget it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, nombre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
