recuerdan
“recuerdan” means “they remember” in Spanish (referring to a group of people or things (ellos/ellas)).
they remember, you all remember
Also: they recall
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Mis padres recuerdan la música de los años 80.
A2My parents remember the music from the 80s.
Si recuerdan la contraseña, pueden entrar al sistema.
B1If you all (formal) remember the password, you can enter the system.
Los niños no recuerdan cómo se llama su nueva mascota.
A2The children don't remember what their new pet is called.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: recuerdan
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If you want to say 'We remember the movie,' which conjugation of 'recordar' should you use?
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Comes from the Latin verb *recordari*, which is made up of the prefix *re-* (meaning 'again') and *cor* (meaning 'heart'). So, to 'recordar' literally means to 'pass back through the heart,' suggesting that memory is a deeply felt process.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'recordar' and 'acordarse'?
Both mean 'to remember,' but 'recordar' is used directly with the thing being remembered (e.g., 'Recuerdo la fecha'). 'Acordarse' is a reflexive verb and requires the preposition 'de' (e.g., 'Me acuerdo de la fecha').
Is 'recuerdan' used for past, present, or future actions?
'Recuerdan' is the present tense form. It describes an action happening right now or a fact that is currently true (They currently remember).