Spanish word

memorizar

Pronunciation

IPA/memoɾiˈθaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbmemorize

Example

Estoy intentando memorizar nuevas palabras cada día.

I am trying to memorize new words every day.

Illustration for memorizar (memorize)

More examples

Practico memorizar diálogos para mejorar mi fluidez.

I practice memorizing dialogues to improve my fluency.

Core concept

Storing studied material in the mind for quick retrieval.

Common phrases

  • memorizar diálogos

    memorize dialogues

  • memorizar expresiones

    memorize expressions

Similar words

aprender: Gain new knowledge or skills and make them ready to use.
estudiar: Learn through reading and practice with materials to understand a subject.
recordar: Recall a previously learned fact or memory into awareness.
repasar: Review previously studied material again to reinforce learning and prevent forgetting.

Definition in Spanish

Retener en la mente información aprendida para poder traerla a la memoria cuando haga falta.

Word origin

Built from Latin memor and the Spanish suffix -izar, forming a verb that means to put something into memory.

Usage tips

  • Use 'memorizar' when the focus is rote retention and use 'aprender' or 'estudiar' when the goal is understanding.

Other meanings

  • store in memoryverb

Opposites

Related words

  • memorizaciónmemorizationnoun
  • memorizadomemorizedadjective

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