Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to remember" in Italian: ricordare
ricordare
Note: also: ricordarsi
To remember in Italian is ricordare (ree-kor-DAH-reh). Io ricordo, tu ricordi, lui/lei ricorda. Mi ricordo means I remember. Ricordati di… means remember to…
PIN reminder
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How to pronounce ricordare
Say it
ree-kor-DAH-reh
/ri.korˈda.re/
Ricordare stresses DAH: ree-kor-DAH-reh. Ricordo is ree-KOR-doh. Soft r rolled lightly.
"to remember" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ricordare | to remember Facts, people, tasks. | Facts, people, tasks. |
| ricordo / ricordi / ricorda | I / you / he-she remember(s) Present singular. | Present singular. |
| mi ricordo | I remember Reflexive everyday form. | Reflexive everyday form. |
| ricordati di… | remember to… Reminder to someone. | Reminder to someone. |
How to use ricordare in real life
- 1PIN reminder
Ricordi il codice del bancomat?
Do you remember the ATM code?
Ricordi conjugation.
- 2Old classmate
Mi ricordo ancora il suo nome.
I still remember her name.
Mi ricordo counts.
- 3Leaving home
Ricordati di chiudere la finestra.
Remember to close the window.
Ricordati di + infinitive.
Mistakes English speakers make with ricordare
Incorrect: Io ricordare la data.
Correct: Ricordo la data.
Conjugate: io ricordo.
Incorrect: Ricordati a comprare il latte.
Correct: Ricordati di comprare il latte.
Ricordati di + infinitive, not a.
Good to know
Friends text ricordati! before appointments the way English speakers send don't forget. Mi ricordo di te is warmer than flat ricordo—reflexive ricordarsi feels personal in spoken Italian.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a weekend trip
ChatPal
Ricordi dove ho messo i biglietti del treno?
Do you remember where I put the train tickets?
You
Sì, mi ricordo: sono nella tasca dello zaino.
Yes, I remember: they're in the backpack pocket.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Ricordati anche il caricabatterie.
Perfect. Remember the charger too.
You
Ok, lo metto subito in valigia.
Ok, I'll put it in the suitcase now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to remember" in Italian
How do I say I remember?
Ricordo… or mi ricordo…
Remember to call?
Ricordati di chiamare.
Do you remember?
Ricordi? or Ti ricordi?
Past?
Ho ricordato or mi sono ricordato/a.
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