Recordar: to remember, to remind
Pronunciation: reh-kohr-DAHR (stress the capital letters)
Recordar means “to remember, to remind” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to remember, to remind
- How to say it: reh-kohr-DAHR
- Present: yo recuerdo, tú recuerdas
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “recordar” means and how to use it
Recordar means “to remember” and also “to remind.” It does not mean “to record.”
How to conjugate “recordar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | recuerdo | I |
| tú | recuerdas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | recuerda | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | recordamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | recuerdan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo recordé, él recordó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | recordado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Recuerdo su nombre.I remember his name.
- ¿Me puedes recordar la dirección?Can you remind me of the address?
- Recuerdo mi primer día de clases.I remember my first day of class.
Usage tip
False friend alert: recordar is not “to record.” For recording, use grabar. Recordar changes its stem: recuerdo, recuerdas, recuerda.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to remember, to remind” in Spanish?
“to remember, to remind” in Spanish is “recordar.” It is pronounced reh-kohr-DAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “recordar”?
Say reh-kohr-DAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “recordar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “recordé” and “él” is “recordó.” The past participle is “recordado.”
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