recuerdos de boda
/rekweɾdos de boda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "wedding favors" is translated into Spanish as recuerdos de boda.
This phrase refers to small gifts given by a couple to their guests at a wedding.
What does it mean word for word?
The word recuerdos literally means "memories" or "remembrances".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the terms recuerditos or detalles are commonly used to describe wedding favors. In Spain, the phrase detalles de boda is a common way to convey the idea, often implying a small and thoughtful gift.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is recuerdo de boda.
How do you pronounce it?
/rekweɾdos de boda/
Did you know?
- The word boda comes from the Latin vōta, meaning 'vows'. Rather than referring to the party or the ceremony, the word focuses on the sacred promises made by the couple.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, guests may be given recuerdos that are edible, such as specially packaged almonds, which symbolize the bittersweet nature of marriage.
- While recuerdo means 'memory', the word is also used in Spanish to mean 'regards' when sending a message to someone, as in dale recuerdos de mi parte.
Examples in context
- Los recuerdos de boda son muy bonitos.The wedding favors are very pretty.
- ¿Dónde podemos poner los recuerdos de boda?Where can we put the wedding favors?
- Ella preparó los recuerdos de boda a mano.She prepared the wedding favors by hand.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are finishing the wedding preparations at home.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿ya compraste los recuerdos de boda?Daniel, did you already buy the wedding favors?
- DanielSí, Sofía, ya los tengo en el coche.Yes, Sofía, I already have them in the car.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno! Los quiero acomodar en la mesa.Great! I want to arrange them on the table.
- DanielPerfecto, yo te ayudo con eso ahora.Perfect, I will help you with that now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boda, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
