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"Don't remember" is a form of "remember", a transitive verb which is often translated as "recordar". "I can't remember" is a phrase which is often translated as "no puedo recordar". Learn more about the difference between "I can't remember" and "don't remember" below.
I can't remember(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no puedo recordar
I can't remember when the last time I ate pomegranate was. It must have been 20 years ago at least.No puedo recordar cuándo fue la última vez que comí granada. Tiene que haber sido al menos hace 20 años.
b. no me acuerdo de
I can't remember her name. I think it was Carolina.No me acuerdo de su nombre. Creo que se llamaba Carolina.
remember(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to recall)
b. acordarse de
I can't remember when my cousin's birthday is.No me acuerdo de la fecha del cumpleaños de mi primo.
a. recordar
Remember, you can't base your idea of happiness on other people's opinions.Recuerda que no puedes basar tu idea de la felicidad en las opiniones de los demás.
b. acordarse de
Remember that the rent is due tomorrow.Acuérdate de que el alquiler se tiene que pagar mañana.
a. acordarse de
Good thing I remembered to bring my snow boots.Menos mal que me acordé de traer las botas para la nieve.
a. recordar
A hundred people gathered to remember all those who died in conflict.Un centenar de personas se reunió para recordar a los caídos en conflictos.
a. dar recuerdos
Please remember me to your sister when you see her next.Por favor, dale recuerdos a tu hermana de mi parte la próxima vez que la veas.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
6. (to recall)
