acuerda
/ah-KWEHR-dah/
remembers
When someone 'acuerda' (remembers), they retrieve a memory, like this child recalling where they left their favorite toy.
acuerda(Verb)
remembers
?He/She/It/You (formal) remembers
,recalls
?Bringing something to mind
is mindful of
?Being aware of something
📝 In Action
Mi abuela no se acuerda de dónde puso las llaves.
A2My grandmother doesn't remember where she put the keys.
¿Usted se acuerda de nuestro primer viaje?
B1Do you (formal) remember our first trip?
El perro se acuerda de la casa incluso después de un año.
A2The dog remembers the house even after a year.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Use the Reflexive Pronoun
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'.
Required Preposition 'de'
When saying what is remembered, 'acordarse' almost always uses the little word 'de' (of/about) right after it: 'Se acuerda de la canción.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'se'
Mistake: "Él acuerda su cumpleaños."
Correction: Él *se* acuerda de su cumpleaños. (If you omit 'se', it means 'He agrees to his birthday.')
⭐ Usage Tips
Stem-Change Rule
Notice the 'o' changes to 'ue' in the present tense (acuerdo, acuerdas, acuerda, acuerdan), but not in the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms (acordamos, acordáis).
To 'acuerda' (agree) means to reach a consensus, often symbolized by a handshake between two parties.
acuerda(Verb)
agrees
?To reach a consensus or decision
,resolves
?Formal decision-making
decides
?When a group or body makes a choice
📝 In Action
La comisión acuerda revisar los estatutos.
B1The commission agrees to review the statutes.
El director acuerda el nuevo horario con los empleados.
B2The director agrees on the new schedule with the employees.
El juez acuerda levantar la prohibición de viajar.
C1The judge resolves to lift the travel ban.
💡 Grammar Points
Transitive Use
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).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
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).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acuerda
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'acuerda' to mean 'to remember'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acordar' and 'acordarse'?
'Acordar' (without 'se') means 'to agree' or 'to resolve a decision.' 'Acordarse' (with 'se') means 'to remember' or 'to recall.' They use the same stem-changing pattern, but their meanings and grammar rules are completely different.
Is 'acuerda' the same as 'recuerda'?
They both mean 'remembers' (3rd person singular), but they come from different verbs. 'Recuerda' comes from the verb 'recordar,' which is not reflexive and doesn't need the 'se' (e.g., 'Él recuerda la fecha'). 'Acuerda' comes from 'acordarse,' which *must* use the 'se' (e.g., 'Él se acuerda de la fecha').