acuerdas
/ah-KWEHR-dahs/
you remember
This image visualizes 'you remember,' often used as 'te acuerdas.'
acuerdas(verb)
you remember
?informal singular, usually as 'te acuerdas'
do you recall
?as a question: ¿Te acuerdas...?
📝 In Action
¿Te acuerdas de nuestra primera cita?
A1Do you remember our first date?
Claro que te acuerdas de esa canción.
A2Of course you remember that song.
No te acuerdas de mi nombre, ¿verdad?
A2You don't remember my name, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Always Use a Reflexive Pronoun
When using 'acordarse' to mean 'to remember,' you must include the reflexive pronoun (like 'me,' 'te,' 'se'). For 'acuerdas,' you usually need 'te' (Te acuerdas).
The Required 'de'
If you remember a thing or person, you must connect it with the word 'de' (of/about). Think of it as 'remember yourself of something.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'de'
Mistake: "¿Te acuerdas la película?"
Correction: ¿Te acuerdas de la película? (The 'de' is essential for this meaning.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Stem-Change Trick
Notice the 'o' changes to 'ue' in most forms of the present tense (like acuerdas), but not for 'nosotros' (acordamos). Keep an eye out for these 'boot verbs'!
This image visualizes 'you agree' or coming to a consensus.
acuerdas(verb)
you agree
?informal singular, to come to a consensus
you resolve
?to decide formally
📝 In Action
Usted no acuerdas las condiciones del contrato.
B1You don't agree to the terms of the contract.
Si acuerdas la fecha, podemos seguir adelante.
B2If you agree upon the date, we can move forward.
💡 Grammar Points
Non-Reflexive Use
When used without the 'te' pronoun, 'acuerdas' means 'you agree' or 'you decide.' It’s transitive, meaning the action directly affects the thing you are agreeing on (e.g., Acuerdas el precio = You agree the price).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you see 'acuerdas' without a reflexive pronoun ('te'), it's much more likely to mean 'agree' or 'resolve' than 'remember.' The meaning 'to remember' almost always needs the pronoun.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acuerdas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly asks, 'Do you remember the meeting?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between *acordarse* and *recordar*?
*Acordarse* is reflexive (requires 'me,' 'te,' 'se,' etc.) and needs the word 'de' before the thing you remember (e.g., Te acuerdas *de* eso). *Recordar* is non-reflexive and does not need 'de' (e.g., Tú recuerdas eso). Both mean 'to remember.'
Why is 'acuerdas' often heard as 'te acuerdas'?
'Acuerdas' is the simple present tense of the root verb. But the primary, common meaning ('to remember') comes from the reflexive form, *acordarse*, which always includes the reflexive pronoun 'te' when talking to an informal 'you'.