Italian · Common Verbs
ricordare
to remember
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Definition
To have something come back into one's mind; to recall.
Example
Non riesco a ricordare dove ho messo le chiavi.
I can't remember where I put the keys.
Etymology
'Ricordare' derives from the Latin 'recordari', which combines 're-' (again) and 'cor' (heart), suggesting the act of bringing back to heart or mind.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ricordare' is utilized in both spoken and written Italian across various contexts, both formal and informal, and is widely understood throughout Italy, though dialects may have their equivalents.