recordatorio
/rekoɾdaˈtoɾjo/
The Spanish word for reminder is recordatorio.
recordatorio refers to a note or message sent to make someone remember a task or an appointment.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb recordar (to remember) and the suffix -torio, which denotes a tool or instrument for an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
recordatorio is a masculine noun. You use the masculine articles un or el with it, such as un recordatorio (a reminder). To express the plural, use recordatorios.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoɾdaˈtoɾjo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a recordatorio can specifically refer to a printed card distributed after a funeral to commemorate the deceased.
- The root of recordatorio is the Latin word cor, meaning 'heart'. In antiquity, memory was believed to reside in the heart rather than the brain.
- Because it shares the same root as cor, recordatorio is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'cordial'.
Examples in context
- Gracias por el recordatorio.Thanks for the reminder.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks for a reminder using recordatorio.Tatoeba #9740837 by JSKabylie, translation #4013557 by CK
- La gente trans no “elige” ser trans. Las personas trans SON trans. De la misma manera que la orientación sexual no se elige, la identidad de género tampoco. Un recordatorio rápido para quienes aún piensan como en el siglo XII.Trans people do not "choose" to be trans. Trans people ARE trans. Just like sexual orientation isn't a choice, neither is gender identity. Just a quick reminder to those stuck in the 12th century.This sentence uses recordatorio to provide a quick reminder regarding a social or political point.Tatoeba #9727604 by mialiesperantistas, translation #9727618 by mialiesperantistas
- Le envié el recordatorio de la reunión al jefe de proyecto.I sent the reminder of the meeting to the project manager.
- Por favor, no olvide el recordatorio que le hice sobre los documentos necesarios.Please, do not forget the reminder I gave you regarding the necessary documents.
- Aún tienes muchos pendientes por hacer. No te olvides de ellos.You still have many pending tasks to complete, don't forget about them.
- He puesto un recordatorio en el móvil.I set a reminder on my phone.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing their schedule at home.
- ElenaMateo, ¿te acuerdas de la cita médica?Mateo, do you remember the medical appointment?
- MateoCasi lo olvido, pero tengo un recordatorio.I almost forgot, but I have a reminder.
- ElenaQué bueno, no quiero que se te pase.That's good, I don't want you to miss it.
- MateoNo te preocupes, Elena, estoy listo.Don't worry, Elena, I am ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry recordatorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries recordatorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
