Ricordati

Ricordati is the second-person singular reflexive imperative form of the Italian verb ricordarsi, meaning to remember oneself or to remember in general. It functions as an exhortation and is commonly translated as “remember” or “don’t forget,” often used with di + infinitive to specify the action to be remembered, as in ricordati di chiudere la porta (“remember to close the door”). The reflexive form emphasizes the subject’s own reminder, differentiating it from the non-reflexive imperative ricordare, which can be directed more generally.

The verb ricordarsi derives from ricordare, with the reflexive pronoun ti attached in the imperative. Its meanings cover both personal memory and reminders about actions, obligations, or commitments. It is widely used in everyday Italian speech and in written dialogue, conveying a casual or familiar tone.

In culture and media, Ricordati has appeared as a title or motif in various Italian works, including songs, films, and literary pieces. Because it is a common verb form rather than a single, specific topic, it does not point to one canonical subject; its meaning is usually determined by context.

See also: ricordare, ricordarsi, imperative mood in Italian, di + infinitive construction.