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In the translations and examples below, the word "esto" may be replaced by "este" plus a masculine noun or "esta" plus a feminine noun.

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (imperative; used to address one person)

a. recuerda esto

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

Remember this: you can do anything if you believe in yourself.Recuerda esto: puedes hacer cualquier cosa si crees en ti mismo.

b. acuérdate de esto

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I know you don't feel good. Remember this the next time you want to eat seafood at a buffet.Sé que no te sientes bien. Acuérdate de esto la próxima vez que quieras comer mariscos en un bufé.

c. recuerde esto

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Sir, I know you didn't want me to be your son-in-law, but remember this: I love your daughter, and I will do anything for her.Señor, sé que usted no quería que yo fuera su yerno, pero recuerde esto: amo a su hija, y haré cualquier cosa por ella.

d. acuérdese de esto

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I know we've talked about a lot of things today, but remember this: we appreciate everything you do to lead this company.Sé que hemos hablado de muchas cosas hoy, pero acuérdese de esto: agradecemos todo lo que hace para dirigir esta compañía.

2. (imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. recuerden esto (plural)

You don't like being grounded? Well, remember this next time you decide to fight with each other.¿No les gusta estar castigado? Pues, recuerden esto la próxima vez que decidan pelearse.

b. acuérdense de esto (plural)

Tonight was a special night for our family. If you're ever feeling sad, remember this.Esta noche fue muy especial para nuestra familia. Si se sienten tristes en algún momento, acuérdense de esto.

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).

intransitive verb phrase

3. (to recall this)

a. recordar esto

What are you doing? - I'm taking a mental picture so I can remember this.¿Qué estás haciendo? - Estoy tomando una foto mental para que pueda recordar esto.

b. acordarse de esto

I am very drunk. I don't think I am going to remember this.Estoy muy borracho. No creo que vaya a acordarme de esto.

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