lembrar
Transitive & Reflexive (Lembrar-se de) Level A2 ⭐ #35 Most CommonEnglish translation: to remember / to remind
Present (Presente)
Remembering or reminding now.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | lembro | |
| tu | lembras | |
| ele/ela/você | lembra | |
| nós | lembramos | |
| vós | lembrais | |
| eles/elas/vocês | lembram |
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Frequently Asked Questions: LEMBRAR
Is "lembrar" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"lembrar" is classified as a Transitive & Reflexive (Lembrar-se de) verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "lembro-me de [algo] / lembrar [algo a alguém]". Regular -ar verb: lembro, lembras, lembra, lembramos, lembram. Preterite: lembrei, lembrou. Reflexive 'lembrar-se de' requires the preposition 'de' (Lembro-me de ti). Non-reflexive 'lembrar' is direct: 'Lembrei o teu nome'.
What does "lembrar" mean in English? ▾
In English, "lembrar" translates primarily to "to remember / to remind". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A2 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "lembrar"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu me lembro o filme" instead of "Eu me lembro do filme". Why? When used with a reflexive pronoun, 'lembrar-se' obligatorily takes 'de': lembrar-se de algo.
What are common idioms or expressions with "lembrar"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Nem me lembre!" which means "Don't even remind me! (Expressing exasperation)" (e.g. "Ainda tens que pagar aquela multa? Nem me lembre!").
How can I practice and memorize "lembrar" conjugations? ▾
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