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"Souvenir" in Spanish: recuerdo

el recuerdo

Say it: reh-KWEHR-dohmasculine · el recuerdonoun/re.ˈkweɾ.do/

A souvenir is el recuerdo. It is masculine. Buy a recuerdo for family after a trip.

Market

Busco un recuerdo pequeño.
I'm looking for a small souvenir.
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How to pronounce recuerdo

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reh-KWEHR-doh

/re.ˈkweɾ.do/

reh-KWEHR-doh. Stress KWEHR. Soft r.

"Souvenir" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el recuerdothe souvenir / memory

Gift from a trip.

llevar un recuerdoto take a souvenir

Shopping.

tienda de recuerdossouvenir shop

Tourist streets.

un recuerdo típicoa typical souvenir

Local crafts.

How to use recuerdo in real life

  1. 1Market

    Busco un recuerdo pequeño.

    I'm looking for a small souvenir.

    Un recuerdo.

  2. 2Gift

    Este recuerdo es para mi mamá.

    This souvenir is for my mom.

    Este recuerdo.

  3. 3Shop

    ¿Cuánto cuesta ese recuerdo?

    How much is that souvenir?

    Ese recuerdo.

Mistakes English speakers make with recuerdo

Incorrect: La recuerdo es bonita.

Correct: El recuerdo es bonito.

Recuerdo is masculine: el recuerdo.

Incorrect: Compro un souvenir aquí.

Correct: Compro un recuerdo aquí.

Use recuerdo for souvenir.

Good to know

Recuerdo also means memory. Shop signs may say recuerdos when they sell souvenirs.

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Buying a gift before flying home

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Quieres un recuerdo?

    Do you want a souvenir?

  2. You

    Sí. Un recuerdo para mi hermana.

    Yes. A souvenir for my sister.

  3. ChatPal

    Mira estos imanes baratos.

    Look at these cheap magnets.

  4. You

    Perfecto. Llevo este recuerdo.

    Perfect. I'll take this souvenir.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Souvenir" in Spanish

Is recuerdo masculine?

Yes: el recuerdo, un recuerdo.

Souvenir or memory?

Same word. Shops mean gift recuerdo.

Souvenir shop?

Tienda de recuerdos.

How do you pronounce recuerdo?

Reh-KWEHR-doh. Stress KWEHR in recuerdo.

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