Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to remember" in Spanish: acordarse
acordarse
Note: also: recordar
To remember in Spanish is acordarse. Say me acuerdo and ¿Te acuerdas? Use acordarse de before the thing remembered.
Shared memory
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How to pronounce acordarse
Say it
ah-kor-DAHR-seh / ah-KWEHR-doh
/a.koɾ.ˈdaɾ.se/
ah-kor-DAHR-seh. Me acuerdo is ah-KWEHR-doh. Present changes o to ue: acuerdo.
"to remember" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| acordarse | to remember Reflexive dictionary form. | Reflexive dictionary form. |
| me acuerdo | I remember Present; o→ue. | Present; o→ue. |
| acordarse de | to remember (something) Needs de. | Needs de. |
| recordar | to remember / to remind Also common. | Also common. |
| ustedes se acuerdan | you all remember Latin American plural you. | Latin American plural you. |
How to use acordarse in real life
- 1Shared memory
¿Te acuerdas de aquel viaje?
Do you remember that trip?
Acuerdas from acordarse.
- 2Self check
No me acuerdo de su nombre.
I don't remember his/her name.
Me acuerdo + de.
- 3Reminder
Acuérdate de comprar pan.
Remember to buy bread.
Acuérdate is the tú command of acordarse.
Mistakes English speakers make with acordarse
Incorrect: Me acuerdo el viaje.
Correct: Me acuerdo del viaje. / Me acuerdo de ese viaje.
Acordarse needs de.
Incorrect: Yo acuerdo de ti.
Correct: Me acuerdo de ti.
Reflexive: me acuerdo from acordarse.
Good to know
Me acuerdo de… is everyday memory talk. Recordar also means remember; acordarse needs de. Acuérdate is a soft reminder between friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a reunion
ChatPal
¿Te acuerdas de la dirección?
Do you remember the address?
You
Sí, me acuerdo. Está cerca del parque.
Yes, I remember. It's near the park.
ChatPal
Bien. Acuérdate de llevar el regalo.
Good. Remember to bring the gift.
You
Claro. Ya lo tengo listo.
Sure. I already have it ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to remember" in Spanish
How do I say I remember?
Me acuerdo.
Why de after acordarse?
Acordarse de + thing or person.
Acordarse vs recordar?
Both mean remember; acordarse is reflexive and needs de.
Why me acuerdo not me acordo?
Present o→ue: me acuerdo.
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