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recuerdan

reh-KWEHR-dahn/reˈkwerðan/

“recuerdan” means “they remember” in Spanish (referring to a group of people or things (ellos/ellas)).

they remember, you all remember

Also: they recall
VerbA2irregular (stem-changing: o>ue) ar
Three diverse children are sitting closely together on a rustic wooden bench, looking down with warm, nostalgic smiles at an old, worn teddy bear they are holding. The scene suggests shared memories.
infinitiverecordar
gerundrecordando
past Participlerecordado

📝 In Action

Mis padres recuerdan la música de los años 80.

A2

My parents remember the music from the 80s.

Si recuerdan la contraseña, pueden entrar al sistema.

B1

If you all (formal) remember the password, you can enter the system.

Los niños no recuerdan cómo se llama su nueva mascota.

A2

The children don't remember what their new pet is called.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acordarse (to remember (often used with 'de'))
  • evocar (to evoke)

Antonyms

  • olvidar (to forget)

Common Collocations

  • recordar un momento – to remember a moment
  • recordar con cariño – to remember fondly

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedrecuerda
yorecuerdo
túrecuerdas
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecuerdan
nosotrosrecordamos
vosotrosrecordáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedrecordaba
yorecordaba
túrecordabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecordaban
nosotrosrecordábamos
vosotrosrecordabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedrecordó
yorecordé
túrecordaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecordaron
nosotrosrecordamos
vosotrosrecordasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedrecuerde
yorecuerde
túrecuerdes
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecuerden
nosotrosrecordemos
vosotrosrecordéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedrecordara
yorecordara
túrecordaras
ellos/ellas/ustedesrecordaran
nosotrosrecordáramos
vosotrosrecordarais
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "recuerdan" in Spanish:

they recall→they remember→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: recuerdan

Question 1 of 2

If you want to say 'We remember the movie,' which conjugation of 'recordar' should you use?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
recordar(to remember (infinitive)) — Verb
recuerdo(memory, souvenir) — Noun
recordatorio(reminder) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
guardanpuedan
📚 Etymology▼

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

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: recordarItalian: ricordare

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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).