recordatorios
/rekoɾdatoɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "reminders" is translated into Spanish as recordatorios.
recordatorios refers to notes or messages used to help someone remember a task or an appointment. While you might use the word recordatorios to name the items themselves, there are various phrases used to perform the act of reminding someone. For example, you can use Acuérdate de to casually say "remember" or Oye, recuerda que for a more relaxed way to remind someone. In more formal settings, the phrase Le recuerdo que serves as a subtle way to remind someone of something.
What does it mean word for word?
The word recordatorios is derived from the verb recordar (to remember), combined with the suffix -torio which indicates an instrument or result and the plural suffix -s.
Which one should you use?
recordatorios specifically refers to things that help one remember, whereas avisos is used for more general notices or warnings.
How does it change in a sentence?
recordatorios is a masculine noun, meaning it must be preceded by masculine articles such as los or unos. The singular form of the word is recordatorio.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekoɾdatoɾjos/
Did you know?
- The verb recordar shares a deep root with the English word 'heart'. It comes from the Latin re meaning 'again' and cordis meaning 'heart', reflecting the ancient belief that memory resided in the heart.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a recordatorio can specifically refer to a small souvenir or printed card given at a wedding or baptism to help guests remember the date of the event.
- Spanish speakers distinguish between recordar and acordarse. While both mean to remember, acordarse is a reflexive verb that requires the preposition de and is used more frequently in spontaneous conversation.
Examples in context
- Estimado/a señor/a, le recuerdo que la reunión se llevará a cabo mañana a las 10 a.m.Dear Sir/Madam, I remind you that the meeting will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m.
- Tengo varios recordatorios en mi teléfono.I have several reminders on my phone.
- Usa los recordatorios para no olvidar la cita.Use the reminders so you don't forget the appointment.
- Los recordatorios son muy útiles para el trabajo.Reminders are very useful for work.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing how to manage their busy schedule.
- Javier¿Tienes los recordatorios de la reunión?Do you have the reminders for the meeting?
- MaríaSí, Javier, los tengo todos en mi agenda.Yes, Javier, I have them all in my planner.
- JavierPerfecto, no quiero que se nos olvide nada.Perfect, I don't want us to forget anything.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, estoy muy organizada.Don't worry, I am very organized.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
