recordar
to remember
To remember something or to remind someone of something
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linguistic
record
preserve in memory
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-ar
verb suffix
Recordar means to remember and is related to the English word record0. When you record something, you preserve it in your memory.
recordar
to remember, to recall
To bring something back from memory — like replaying a mental recording.
No recuerdo dónde dejé las llavesI don't remember where I left the keys
Intento recordar su nombre, pero no puedoI'm trying to recall his name, but I can't
to remind (to someone)
To play back a memory for someone else — you're re-recording it into their mind.
Recuérdame que llame al médico mañanaRemind me to call the doctor tomorrow
El profesor nos recordó que había examen el viernesThe teacher reminded us there was a test on Friday
to remind one of, to be reminiscent of (to evoke)
When something triggers a memory — it plays back a recording in your mind of something else.
Esta canción me recuerda a mi infanciaThis song reminds me of my childhood
Su voz me recuerda a la de su padreHis voice is reminiscent of his father's