Spanish Phrase
Recuerda estudiar tus apuntes.
Meaning
‘Remember to study your notes.’ It is a gentle reminder, using the imperative form to tell someone they should review the notes they have taken.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to remind a friend, classmate, or younger sibling to go over their class notes before a test, a presentation, or any moment when the material needs to be refreshed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Recuerdaestudiartusapuntes
Imperative (affirmative)
‘Recuerda’ is the tú‑form affirmative imperative of the verb ‘recordar’, used to give a friendly command or reminder.
Infinitive after ‘recordar’
When ‘recordar’ means ‘to remember to do something’, it is followed by an infinitive verb (here, ‘estudiar’).
Possessive adjective
‘Tus’ agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies – ‘apuntes’ (plural, masculine).
Noun plural
‘Apuntes’ is the plural of ‘apunte’, meaning ‘notes’ taken during a class or lecture.
🗨In Conversation
Recuerda estudiar tus apuntes antes del examen.
Remember to study your notes before the exam.
¡Claro! No quiero olvidar nada.
Sure! I don’t want to miss anything.
✕Common Mistakes
Recuerdas estudiar tus apuntes.
‘Recuerdas’ is the present indicative (you remember) and does not convey a command. Use the imperative ‘Recuerda’.
Recuerda estudia tus apuntes.
After ‘recordar’ meaning ‘to remember to’, the verb must stay in the infinitive, not conjugated.
↔Alternatives
No olvides estudiar tus apuntes.
Don’t forget to study your notes.
Asegúrate de repasar tus apuntes.
Make sure to review your notes.
Ten presente estudiar tus apuntes.
Keep in mind to study your notes.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, using the imperative for reminders (e.g., ‘Recuerda…’, ‘No olvides…’) is perfectly polite among peers and family. The tone can be softened with a smile or by adding ‘por favor’. ‘Apuntes’ specifically refers to the handwritten notes you take in class, not the textbook itself, so the phrase is most common in academic contexts.