What is the Spanish word for "memory"?

Learn how to say "memory" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

memory

Spanish

memoria

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Alternative translations of "memory"

recuerdo

Examples of how to use "memory" in Spanish

English
I have a very good memory for names.
Spanish
Tengo muy buena memoria para los nombres.
English
This photo brings back a happy memory.
Spanish
Esta foto trae a la memoria un recuerdo feliz.
English
My earliest memory is of kindergarten.
Spanish
Mi recuerdo más antiguo es del jardín de infancia.
English
He has an excellent memory for names.
Spanish
Él tiene una memoria excelente para los nombres.
English
That song triggers a painful memory.
Spanish
Esa canción provoca un recuerdo doloroso.

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