Gracias por recordármelo
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ ɾekoɾdaɾmelo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "thank you for reminding me" is Gracias por recordármelo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Gracias (thanks), por (for), recordar (to remind) and the enclitic pronouns -me (me) and -lo (it). Literally, it means "thank you for reminding it to me".
Which one should you use?
You can also use Gracias por recordarme. The latter is often used if the object of the reminder is implied or if the speaker is focusing on the act of being reminded rather than the specific thing being reminded of.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronouns -me and -lo are attached to the end of the infinitive recordar to form a single word.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaθjas poɾ ɾekoɾdaɾmelo/
Did you know?
- The word gracia also means 'grace' or 'wit'. If someone tells a joke, they are providing gracia, which is the same root used in Gracias.
- In Spanish, the word recordar means both 'to remind' and 'to remember'. This is why the phrase Gracias por recordármelo can literally be interpreted as 'Thank you for remembering it for me'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a verbal gracias is often accompanied by a slight nod or a touch to the heart to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- Muchas gracias por recordármelo.Thank you very much for reminding me.
- Le agradezco que me lo haya recordado.I appreciate that you reminded me.
- Estoy muy agradecido/a de que me haya recordado.I am very thankful that you reminded me.
- Gracias por recordármelo, se me había olvidado.Thank you for reminding me, I had forgotten it.
- ¡Gracias por recordármelo! Tengo que llamar a mi madre.Thank you for reminding me! I have to call my mother.
- Gracias por recordármelo, lo haré ahora mismo.Thank you for reminding me, I will do it right now.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at home discussing a task.
- AlejandroElena, ¿tienes la cita de mañana?Elena, do you have tomorrow's appointment?
- ElenaSí, la tengo anotada en la agenda.Yes, I have it noted in the planner.
- AlejandroGracias por recordármelo, no quería olvidarlo.Thank you for reminding me, I didn't want to forget it.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
