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"Remind" is an intransitive 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 "remind" and "recollect" below.
remind(
ri
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maynd
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. recordar
He reminds me of his father.Me recuerda a su padre.
I always have to remind my children to take the trash out.Siempre tengo que recordar a mis hijos que saquen la basura.
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.).
