rekwerdo
rekwérdo with stress marks
remembrance
Usage Note
Rekwerdo is a Spanish loanword from 'recuerdo' meaning a fond memory or keepsake. It is commonly heard in sentimental conversation and in songs; older generations use it more frequently than younger Filipinos, who may prefer the English 'memory'.
Examples
" Ito ang rekwerdo ko sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
This is my keepsake from him/her.
Literal Translation
This the keepsake my from him/her.
" Ito ay isang rekwerdo mula sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
This is a remembrance from him/her.
Literal Translation
This is a remembrance from him/her.
" Tuwing makikita ko ang lumang larawan, nababalik ang mga matamis na rekwerdo mula sa aming kabataan sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I see the old photo, the sweet memories from our childhood in the province come back.
Literal Translation
Every-time will-see I the old photo, returns the sweet memories from our childhood in province.
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