The presente de subjuntivo of recordar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about remembering something, for example: Es importante que recuerdes tus llaves. (It’s important that you remember your keys.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the “o” changes to “ue” in all forms except nosotros/nosotras and vosotros/vosotras.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recordar (to remember) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To remind: for example, Es importante que recuerdes tomar tus medicinas. (It’s important that you remember to take your medicines.)

To keep in mind: for example, Recuerda que te quiero mucho. (Remember that I love you very much.)

To commemorate: for example, Cada año recordemos a los caídos en la guerra. (Every year let’s commemorate those fallen in the war.)

To mention: for example, No recuerdes ese tema delante de los niños. (Don’t mention that topic in front of the children.)

Colloquial usage: ¡Recuerda cerrar bien la puerta cuando salgas! (Remember to close the door properly when you leave!) can be a mild scolding.

Examples

Examples of Recordar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que recuerdes tomar tus medicinas todos los días. (It’s important that you remember to take your medications every day.)

Antes de salir de viaje, recuerda hacer una lista de lo que necesitas empacar. (Before going on a trip, remember to make a list of what you need to pack.)

Para tener éxito en el trabajo, recordemos ser puntuales y profesionales. (To be successful at work, let’s remember to be punctual and professional.)

Aunque estés ocupado, recuerda tomarte un tiempo para relajarte. (Even when you’re busy, remember to take some time to relax.)

Mamá, recuerda que te quiero mucho. (Mom, remember that I love you very much.)

Cuando vayan a la fiesta, recuerden comportarse bien. (When you go to the party, remember to behave yourselves.)

Para mantener una buena salud, recordemos comer frutas y verduras todos los días. (To maintain good health, let’s remember to eat fruits and vegetables every day.)

Oye, recuerda que tenemos que llegar temprano a la reunión. (Hey, remember that we need to arrive early for the meeting.)

Cuando estés de vacaciones, recuerda disfrutar del momento y relajarte. (When you’re on vacation, remember to enjoy the moment and relax.)

Amigos, recuerden que siempre estaré aquí para apoyarlos. (Friends, remember that I’ll always be here to support you.)

Antes de salir de casa, recuerda apagar las luces y cerrar bien las puertas. (Before leaving home, remember to turn off the lights and lock the doors properly.)

Para tener una buena relación, recordemos comunicarnos con honestidad y respeto. (To have a good relationship, let’s remember to communicate with honesty and respect.)

Cuando vayas a la entrevista de trabajo, recuerda vestirte apropiadamente y llegar a tiempo. (When you go to the job interview, remember to dress appropriately and arrive on time.)

Hijos, recuerden que los quiero y estoy orgulloso de ustedes. (Kids, remember that I love you and I’m proud of you.)

Antes de viajar, recuerda revisar los requisitos de entrada al país de destino. (Before traveling, remember to check the entry requirements for your destination country.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recordar (to remember) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.