Example: Por lo que recuerdo, la fiesta fue muy divertida.
Definition
"Por lo que recuerdo" is a Spanish expression used to introduce a statement based on one's memory or recollection, often implying that the information may not be entirely certain but is remembered as such. For example, it conveys recalling past events or facts.
Translations
as far as I remember
voor zover ik me herinner
pel que recordo
à ce que je me souviens
soweit ich mich erinnere
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que recuerdo" literally translates to 'for what I remember' in English. It comes from the verb 'recordar,' meaning 'to remember,' derived from Latin 'recordari.' The phrase combines this verb with a relative pronoun to form a common way to express recalling something in Spanish.
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"Por lo que recuerdo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as far as I remember