lembrete
/lẽˈbɾe.t͡ʃi/
The Portuguese word for "reminder" is lembrete.
lembrete refers to a note or message written to help someone remember something they need to do.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lembrete is derived from the verb lembrar, which means "to remember".
Which one should you use?
While lembrete is a note to help you remember a task, lembrança refers to a memory or a physical souvenir.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form "reminders", use lembretes.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /lẽˈbɾe.tʃi/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese has a specific term lembrete for a note, but if the reminder is a mental prompt or a 'nudge', speakers often use the phrase dar um toque.
- In older literature, the root of lembrete is connected to the Latin word 'memor', which also gave English the word 'memorial'.
- The verb lembrar can be used as both 'to remember' and 'to remind', depending on whether you use a reflexive pronoun.
Examples in context
- Eu preciso de um lembrete para a reunião amanhãI need a reminder for tomorrow's meeting
- Por favor, envie-me um aviso para não esquecer da conferênciaPlease send me a reminder not to forget about the conference
- Dá um toque depois para me lembrar do eventoGive me a reminder later to remember the event
- Deixei um lembrete na mesa.I left a reminder on the table.
- Você pode enviar um lembrete por e-mail?Can you send a reminder by email?
- Este é apenas um pequeno lembrete.This is just a small reminder.
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are in an office setting.
- LucasMariana, você esqueceu da reunião.Mariana, you forgot about the meeting.
- MarianaPuxa, eu preciso de um lembrete.Oh, I need a reminder.
- LucasVou te mandar um lembrete agora.I will send you a reminder now.
- MarianaObrigada, Lucas, você me salvou!Thanks, Lucas, you saved me!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lembrete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
