The presente de subjuntivo of recordar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about remembering something, for example: Espero que recuerdes llamar a tu madre. (I hope you remember to call your mother.)

This is a stem-changing verb, meaning the “o” changes to “ue” in some conjugations. The stem change occurs in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of recordar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about remembering something.

Expressing a wish or desire: For example, Espero que recuerdes llamar a tu madre. (I hope you remember to call your mother.)

Expressing a demand or recommendation: For example, Es importante que recuerdes tomar tus medicinas. (It’s important that you remember to take your medicines.)

Expressing uncertainty or doubt: For example, No estoy seguro de que recuerde dónde dejé las llaves. (I’m not sure if I remember where I left the keys.)

Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Recuerda no olvidarte de cerrar la puerta, idiota! (Remember not to forget to close the door, idiot!)

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 viajar, recuerda hacer una lista de lo que necesitas empacar. (Before traveling, remember to make a list of what you need to pack.)

Ojalá que recuerden invitarnos a su próxima fiesta. (I hope they remember to invite us to their next party.)

Para tener éxito en el trabajo, es crucial que recordemos ser puntuales y profesionales. (To be successful at work, it’s crucial that we remember to be punctual and professional.)

Aunque estés ocupado, recuerda tomarte un descanso de vez en cuando. (Even when you’re busy, remember to take a break now and then.)

Espero que recuerden apagar las luces antes de salir de casa. (I hope they remember to turn off the lights before leaving the house.)

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.)

Es importante que recordemos ser amables y respetuosos con los demás. (It’s important that we remember to be kind and respectful to others.)

Ojalá que recuerdes llamar a tus padres de vez en cuando. (I hope you remember to call your parents from time to time.)

Antes de salir de viaje, recuerda hacer una copia de tus documentos importantes. (Before going on a trip, remember to make copies of your important documents.)

Es esencial que recuerden seguir las reglas de seguridad en el trabajo. (It’s essential that they remember to follow safety rules at work.)

Cuando vayas a una entrevista de trabajo, recuerda vestirte apropiadamente. (When you go to a job interview, remember to dress appropriately.)

Espero que recuerden felicitar a su hermana por su cumpleaños. (I hope they remember to congratulate their sister on her birthday.)

Aunque estés cansado, recuerda hacer ejercicio regularmente. (Even when you’re tired, remember to exercise regularly.)

Es importante que recordemos cuidar el medio ambiente en nuestras acciones diarias. (It’s important that we remember to care for the environment in our daily actions.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recordar (to remember) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American 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.