Recordatorio (en. Reminder)
/re.koɾ.ða.ˈتو.ɾio/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A notice or note that helps to remember something.
The reminder alerted me about the meeting at 3 PM.
El recordatorio me alertó sobre la reunión a las 3 PM.
An object designed to remind of events or tasks.
I used a reminder on my phone so I wouldn’t forget to buy milk.
Usé un recordatorio en mi teléfono para no olvidar comprar leche.
A signal that reminds of a future action or event.
The reminder went off just in time so I wouldn’t be late.
El recordatorio sonó justo a tiempo para que no llegara tarde.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'recordar', which in turn derives from the Latin 'recordari', meaning 'to pass through the mind again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a reminder
to create a notice or note so as not to forget something.
hacer un recordatorio
birthday reminder
to notify about someone's birthday.
recordatorio de cumpleaños
reminder in the calendar
an official note in a digital or physical calendar.
recordatorio en el calendario
Related Words
to remember
to bring to mind something that had been forgotten.
recordar
memory
ability to remember.
memoria
announcement
public notification of something.
anuncio
Slang Meanings
Remember something important.
Give me a nudge as a reminder for our appointment.
Dame un toque como recordatorio para nuestra cita.
Use alert on the mobile.
I set a reminder on my cell phone so I wouldn’t overlook the task.
Puse un recordatorio en mi celular para no pasar de largo la tarea.