Forgetting the 'se'

When 'acuerda' means 'to remember,' it must always be used with the pronoun 'se' (or me/te/nos/os) before the verb: 'Él *se* acuerda.' This is different from the non-reflexive verb 'recordar'.

Always Use the Reflexive Pronoun

When saying *what* is remembered, 'acordarse' almost always uses the little word 'de' (of/about) right after it: 'Se acuerda *de* la canción.'

Required Preposition 'de'

Notice the 'o' changes to 'ue' in the present tense (acuerdo, acuerdas, *acuerda*, acuerdan), but not in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms (acordamos, acordáis).

Stem-Change Rule

Extremely common, used daily in conversation when talking about recalling information.

This non-reflexive use of 'acuerda' often takes a direct object (the thing agreed upon) or is followed by 'que' (that) or 'a' + infinitive (to do something).

Transitive Use

Use this meaning of 'acuerda' when talking about decisions made by groups, governments, or businesses. For casual agreements, use 'estar de acuerdo' (to be in agreement).

Formal vs. Informal

Moderately common, used mostly in formal or professional contexts related to decisions or agreements.

Comprehensive guide to 'acuerda,' covering its two main uses: 'He/She remembers' (from acordarse) and 'He/She agrees/resolves' (from acordar). Includes full irregular conjugation tables.

acordar

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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