The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of recordar is used to give direct orders or instructions to remember something, for example: Recuerda llamar a tu madre esta noche. (Remember to call your mother tonight.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing pattern in the present tense, so the stem vowel changes from o to ue in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recordar (to remember) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Recordar generally means “to remember” or “to recall”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To remember or recall: For example, Recuerda llamar a tu mamá. (Remember to call your mom.) This is the most common meaning, used to remind someone to do something or bring something to mind.

To keep in mind: For example, Recuerda que te quiero mucho. (Keep in mind that I love you very much.) This usage emphasizes not forgetting an important fact or sentiment.

To commemorate: For example, Recuerden este día histórico. (Commemorate this historic day.) Used to instruct others to honor or celebrate a significant event or date.

To mention or bring up (colloquial): For example, ¡Recuérdame no volver a prestarle dinero! (Remind me not to lend him money again!) An informal usage to make a mental note of something.

To bear in mind (rude): For example, ¡Recuerda quién manda aquí, pendejo! (Bear in mind who’s in charge here, dumbass!) A rude, authoritative way to assert dominance or remind someone of their place.

Examples

Examples of Recordar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de salir de casa, recuerda apagar las luces y cerrar las ventanas. (Before leaving home, remember to turn off the lights and close the windows.)

Por favor, recuerden mantener silencio durante la presentación. (Please remember to remain silent during the presentation.)

Cuando viajes, recuerda llevar tu pasaporte y documentos importantes. (When traveling, remember to bring your passport and important documents.)

Mamá, recuerda recoger a los niños de la escuela a las 3 p.m. (Mom, remember to pick up the kids from school at 3 p.m.)

Señor, recuerde firmar los documentos antes de salir de la oficina. (Sir, remember to sign the documents before leaving the office.)

Recordemos ser amables y respetuosos con los demás. (Let’s remember to be kind and respectful to others.)

Amigos, recuerden disfrutar de la vida y no tomar las cosas demasiado en serio. (Friends, remember to enjoy life and not take things too seriously.)

Antes de una entrevista de trabajo, recuerda prepararte bien y practicar tus respuestas. (Before a job interview, remember to prepare well and practice your answers.)

Hija, recuerda estudiar para el examen de mañana. (Daughter, remember to study for tomorrow’s exam.)

Compañeros, recuerden entregar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite. (Colleagues, remember to submit the project before the deadline.)

Cuando vayas de compras, recuerda llevar tu lista y no gastar de más. (When you go shopping, remember to bring your list and not overspend.)

En una emergencia, recuerda mantener la calma y llamar a los servicios de emergencia. (In an emergency, remember to stay calm and call emergency services.)

Antes de viajar, recuerda revisar los requisitos de entrada y las restricciones del país de destino. (Before traveling, remember to check the entry requirements and restrictions of the destination country.)

Cuando estés en una reunión importante, recuerda prestar atención y tomar notas. (When you’re in an important meeting, remember to pay attention and take notes.)

Amigos, recuerden disfrutar de los pequeños momentos y crear recuerdos inolvidables. (Friends, remember to enjoy the little moments and create unforgettable memories.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recordar (to remember) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.