Mixing up the O→UE change

Using 'a' incorrectly

In the present tense, the 'o' inside the verb changes to 'ue' in all forms except for the 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you all, Spain) forms.

Stem Change Alert

Unlike the common reflexive 'acordarse de,' the verb 'recordar' is usually used directly with the thing being remembered, like saying 'I remember the house' (Recuerdo la casa).

Using 'Recordar'

Think of 'recordar' as the verb meaning 'to bring a record back to the mind.' It’s the simplest way to talk about memory.

The Memory Verb

Extremely common. Used for recalling facts, events, or people.

Confusing Transitivity

When 'recordar' means 'to remind someone,' the person being reminded is usually the direct recipient of the action (me, te, nos, etc.), and the thing they are reminded of follows with 'a' or 'que': 'Me recordó a mi niñez' (He reminded me of my childhood).

The 'To Remind' Structure

When someone 'reminds' you of another person because they look similar, 'recordar' is the perfect verb to use, often paired with the personal 'a'.

Physical Resemblance

Commonly used when pointing out a similarity or prompting someone else's memory.

Learn the Spanish verb 'recordar', covering its meanings 'to remember' and 'to remind', its irregular O→UE stem change, and the key difference between 'recordar' and 'acordarse'.

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