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How do you say "remember" in Italian?

ricordare

Verb Noun

In Italian, "remember" is ricordare.

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Pronunciation

Ricordare is ree-kor-DAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, and the middle 'cor' should sound like the English word 'core'.

Grammar notes

ricordare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Non ricordo il suo nome.

I can't remember his name.

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How to remember ricordare

A memory sits at the core of who you are - ricordare has 'cor' right in the middle, like a memory's core.

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Questions about ricordare

How do you pronounce ricordare?

Ricordare is ree-kor-DAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, and the middle 'cor' should sound like the English word 'core'.

Is ricordare formal or casual?

ricordare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is ricordare used in Italian?

ricordare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Non ricordo il suo nome. (I can't remember his name.).

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