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"Insistir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to insist", and "recordar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to remember". Learn more about the difference between "insistir" and "recordar" below.
insistir()
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to assert)
a. to insist
Ella insiste en trabajar aunque esté enferma.She insists on going to work even when she's sick.
2. (to repeat)
a. to go on about
No insistas con la misma queja de siempre.Don't go on about that same old complaint.
recordar()
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to recall)
a. to remember
Siempre recordaré aquellas vacaciones en la playa.I will always remember those beach holidays.
recordarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to wake up
Necesito un despertador para recordarme a tiempo.I need an alarm clock to wake up on time.
