Example: Si mal no recuerdo, la fiesta es mañana por la noche.
Definition
"Si mal no recuerdo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that the speaker is recalling information to the best of their memory, but there is some uncertainty. It translates to 'if I remember correctly' and is often used to hedge a statement or confirm details cautiously.
Translations
if I remember correctly
als ik me goed herinner
si no recordo malament
si je me souviens bien
wenn ich mich recht erinnere
Etymology
The phrase "si mal no recuerdo" comes from Spanish, combining 'si' (if), 'mal' (badly or wrong), 'no' (not), and 'recuerdo' (I remember). It literally means 'if I do not remember badly.' This phrase humorously admits the possibility of faulty memory while expressing an attempt to be accurate.
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"Si mal no recuerdo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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if I remember correctly