que recuerda a
/ke ɾekweɾda a/from spelling rules
The English phrase "reminiscent of" is translated into Spanish as que recuerda a.
For a more formal way to express the idea of "to have reminiscences of," you can use the expression Tener reminiscencias de.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase que recuerda a functions as a relative clause and requires the preposition 'a' before the object being reminiscent of.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke ɾekweɾda a/
Did you know?
- The word que in que recuerda a is a distant relative of the English word 'who'. Both trace their lineage back to the same Proto-Indo-European root used to ask questions.
- If you want to say something is reminiscent of a specific period, you might use remite a, which literally means 'refers back to' but functions as a synonym for 'reminiscent of' in intellectual contexts.
- While que recuerda a is common, Spanish speakers may use the word evocar to describe something reminiscent of a feeling or an era, which carries a more poetic or emotional weight than a simple visual resemblance.
Examples in context
- El estilo de este cuadro recuerda a los clásicos renacentistas.The style of this painting reminds one of Renaissance classics.
- Su escritura tiene reminiscencias de García Márquez.His/her writing has reminiscences of García Márquez.
- El olor de los pasteles es evocador de la Navidad.The smell of pastries is reminiscent of Christmas.
- Este libro tiene reminiscencias de la poesía romántica y al mismo tiempo se parece a la narrativa moderna.This book has reminiscences of romantic poetry while, at the same time, resembling modern narrative.
- El sabor de esta bebida me recuerda a las tradiciones culinarias de mi país.The flavor of this drink reminds me of the culinary traditions of my country.
- Es un estilo que recuerda a los años ochenta.It is a style reminiscent of the eighties.
- Es un perfume que recuerda a las flores.It is a perfume that is reminiscent of flowers.
- Ese cuadro es algo que recuerda a su infancia.That painting is something reminiscent of his childhood.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting an art gallery.
- DanielMira este cuadro, es uno que recuerda a París.Look at this painting, it is one that is reminiscent of Paris.
- ElenaEs verdad, los colores son muy similares.That's true, the colors are very similar.
- DanielMe hace querer viajar allí pronto.It makes me want to travel there soon.
- ElenaYo también, Daniel, vamos a planearlo.Me too, Daniel, let's plan it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
