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 llaves = I don't remember where I left the keys
- Intento recordar su nombre, pero no puedo = I'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 mañana = Remind me to call the doctor tomorrow
- El profesor nos recordó que había examen el viernes = The 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 infancia = This song reminds me of my childhood
- Su voz me recuerda a la de su padre = His voice is reminiscent of his father's