Recordar
Example: No puedo recordar dónde dejé las llaves esta mañana.
Definition
"Recordar" means to bring back a memory or to keep something in mind, such as recalling facts, events, or information. It is often used when someone is unable to remember something, as in the example, 'I cannot remember where I left the keys this morning.'
Etymology
The verb "recordar" comes from the Latin 'recordari,' which combines 're-' meaning 'again' and 'cord-' meaning 'heart' or 'mind.' Did you know that the original sense was to call something back to the heart, reflecting the emotional nature of memory? Over time, it evolved to mean recalling or remembering.
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"Recordar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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