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recuerdos

/reh-KWER-dohs/

memories

A storybook illustration of a child sitting quietly on a grassy hill, looking thoughtful. Above the child's head, a small, soft, floating image of the child laughing while flying a kite appears, symbolizing a memory.

The image shows a moment of mental recollection, representing "memories" (recuerdos).

recuerdos(noun)

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memories

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Mental recollection of past events

Also:

recollections

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More formal synonym for memories

📝 In Action

Tengo muchos buenos recuerdos de mi infancia.

A1

I have many good memories of my childhood.

Sus recuerdos de la universidad son muy vívidos.

B1

His memories of university are very vivid.

Los recuerdos malos a veces vuelven en sueños.

A2

Bad memories sometimes come back in dreams.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vivencias (experiences)
  • memorias (memories (often written memoirs))

Common Collocations

  • guardar recuerdos – to hold/keep memories
  • despertar recuerdos – to awaken memories

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural of recuerdo (a memory). Since memories are uncountable in concept, the plural form 'recuerdos' is the standard way to refer to them generally.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Verb

To say 'I remember,' use the related verb recordar ('Yo recuerdo...'). Recuerdos is only the noun (the thing remembered).

A high-quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a collection of souvenirs on a wooden shelf, including a miniature replica of a famous landmark, a seashell, and a pressed flower.

These physical objects, kept as reminders of past events, are known as "souvenirs" (recuerdos).

recuerdos(noun)

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souvenirs

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Physical objects kept as a reminder

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regards

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Social greetings, used idiomatically

Also:

keepsakes

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Small mementos

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greetings

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Messages of politeness

📝 In Action

Compré unos recuerdos en la Torre Eiffel.

A2

I bought some souvenirs at the Eiffel Tower.

Dale mis recuerdos a tu hermana cuando la veas.

B1

Give my regards/greetings to your sister when you see her.

Estos recuerdos de boda son muy bonitos.

B2

These wedding favors/souvenirs are very pretty.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • regalos (gifts)
  • saludos (greetings)

Common Collocations

  • mandar recuerdos – to send regards/greetings
  • regalo de recuerdo – souvenir gift

💡 Grammar Points

Social Use

When sending greetings, you must use the plural recuerdos. The most common structure is 'Dale mis recuerdos a [person]' (Give my regards to [person]).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the verb form

Mistake: "Using *recuerdas* (the verb form 'you remember') when you mean the noun 'memories' or 'souvenirs'."

Correction: Always use *recuerdos* (with an 'o' and an 's') for the noun meaning. *Recuerdas* is only used when talking about the action of remembering.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: recuerdos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'recuerdos' to mean a social greeting?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'recuerdos' and 'memorias'?

'Recuerdos' refers to specific events or images you recall (e.g., 'good memories of the trip'). 'Memoria' generally refers to the mental ability to remember things (e.g., 'Tengo buena memoria' - 'I have a good memory') or, less commonly, refers to historical or written accounts (memoirs).