recordatorio
“recordatorio” means “reminder” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
reminder
Also: memo, notification
📝 In Action
Puse un recordatorio en el móvil para ir al médico.
A2I set a reminder on my phone to go to the doctor.
Este correo es solo un recordatorio amistoso sobre la reunión.
B1This email is just a friendly reminder about the meeting.
Recibí un recordatorio de pago de la factura de la luz.
B2I received a payment reminder for the electricity bill.
memorial card
Also: souvenir card
📝 In Action
Guardé el recordatorio del funeral de mi abuelo.
B2I kept the memorial card from my grandfather's funeral.
Los niños repartieron recordatorios después de la primera comunión.
C1The children handed out commemorative cards after the first communion.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "recordatorio" in Spanish:
memo→memorial card→notification→reminder→souvenir card→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: recordatorio
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'recordatorio' correctly to mean 'something to help you not forget a task'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'recordar' (to remember). 'Recordar' comes from the Latin 'recordari', made of 're-' (again) and 'cor/cordis' (heart). Ancient people believed the heart was the center of memory.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'recordatorio' and 'recuerdo'?
'Recordatorio' is a reminder for something you need to do (like an alarm or memo). 'Recuerdo' is a memory in your head or a physical souvenir from a trip.
How do I say 'set a reminder' in Spanish?
You usually say 'poner un recordatorio' or 'crear un recordatorio'.
Can I use 'recordatorio' for an alarm clock?
Not exactly. While an alarm is a reminder, the physical device is a 'despertador'. The notice the alarm gives you is the 'recordatorio'.