Lembrei

Lembrei is a word in Portuguese that functions as a verb form meaning “I remembered.” It is the first-person singular preterite (simple past) of lembrar, the verb that means to remember or recall. In use, Lembrei can denote a past recollection or moment of remembering a fact, detail, or event. It can also appear as an exclamation in informal speech, as in “Lembrei!” to indicate that a forgotten detail has just come back to mind.

In cultural contexts, Lembrei has been used as a title or motif in Portuguese-language media, particularly in music and poetry. Works that employ the term typically revolve around themes of memory, reunion, or realization, but the exact meaning depends on the surrounding text or composition.

See also:

- Lembrar

- Lembrete

- Esquecer

Notes:

- Lembrei contrasts with "esqueci" (I forgot) and with present-tense forms such as "lembro" (I remember).

- The word can function in both literal statements of memory and as stylistic or emotional emphasis in narratives and songs.