Confusing Commands

Mixing up 'Recordar' and 'Acordarse'

The verb 'recordar' is irregular. When you use it in the present tense, the 'o' in the middle changes to 'ue' (re**cue**rdo). However, 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you all, informal Spain) keep the original 'o' (rec**o**rdamos).

The O > UE Change

'Recuerde' is the polite way to tell someone (Usted) to 'Remember.' It uses the same verb form as the present subjunctive.

Formal Command (Usted)

You use 'recuerde' (for I, he, she, or formal you) when you are expressing doubt, opinion, desire, or necessity, especially after phrases like 'Es importante que...' or 'No creo que...'

Subjunctive Mood

For most -ar verbs, the formal command (Usted) ends in -e. Just remember that 'recuerde' is the polite way to remind someone.

Easy Command Rule

Extremely common, used daily in formal requests, suggestions, and expressing opinion.

Learn the meaning and correct use of the Spanish verb form 'recuerde,' which serves as the formal command ('Remember') and the present subjunctive form of 'recordar' (to remember). Includes irregular conjugation tips.

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present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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