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How to Say "i remind" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i remind” is “recuerdo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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when followed by an object, as in 'I remind someone'
A person sitting on a bench with a thoughtful expression, a lightbulb glowing softly above their head.

Examples

No recuerdo dónde puse las llaves.

I don't remember where I put the keys.

Te recuerdo que tenemos una cita a las cinco.

I remind you that we have an appointment at five.

Lo recuerdo como si fuera ayer.

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

The O-to-UE Change

This is a 'boot verb.' In the present tense, the 'O' in the middle changes to 'UE' in all forms except for 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) in Spain.

Don't use 'me'

Unlike the verb 'acordarse' (to remember), the verb 'recordar' usually doesn't use the 'me/te/se' pronouns. Say 'Recuerdo' not 'Me recuerdo'.

Adding 'de' after the verb

Mistake: “Recuerdo de tu nombre.”

Correction: Recuerdo tu nombre.

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