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"Remember" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "recordar", and "recollect" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "recordar". Learn more about the difference between "remember" and "recollect" below.
remember(
rih
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mehm
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buhr
)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)
recollect(
reh
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kuh
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lehkt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. recordar
Do you recollect having seen anyone in the alleyway?¿Recuerda haber visto a alguien en el callejón?
b. acordarse de
I'm sorry but I don't recollect his name or even where he lives.Lo lamento pero no me acuerdo de su nombre, ni siquiera de dónde vive.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
