acordándose de ti
/akoɾdandose de ti/from spelling rules
The English phrase "remembering you" translates to Spanish as acordándose de ti.
The phrase describes the act of thinking about someone who is not present. You might use other phrases to express this sentiment in conversation, such as the informal Te recuerdo (I remember you) or the informal No te olvido (I don't forget you), which is often used among close friends or family to convey that you are remembering them.
How does it change in a sentence?
acordándose de ti is the gerund form of the pronominal verb acordarse de, which is used to express the act of remembering someone.
How do you pronounce it?
/akoɾdandose de ti/
Did you know?
- The verb acordarse comes from the Latin word cor, meaning 'heart'. To remember someone in Spanish is etymologically to bring them back to your heart.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying te recuerdo can be a way of acknowledging a deceased loved one during a holiday or anniversary.
- The word acuerdo comes from the same root as acordarse, but it is used to mean 'agreement' or 'deal'. This links the idea of remembering with the idea of being 'in harmony' with someone.
Examples in context
- Le envío mis recuerdos más afectuosos.I send you my warmest regards.
- Te recuerdo cada vez que escucho esa canción que tanto nos gustaba.I remember you every time I hear that song we both loved.
- No te olvido ni un solo día, siempre estás en mi mente.I don't forget you even for a day, you're always on my mind.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking on the phone after a long time.
- DanielHola Sofía, he estado acordándose de ti.Hi Sofía, I have been remembering you.
- SofíaQué lindo, Daniel. Yo también.How sweet, Daniel. Me too.
- DanielMe preguntaba cómo estabas.I was wondering how you were.
- SofíaEstoy muy bien, gracias por llamar.I am very well, thanks for calling.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
