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recomendar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

Give direct advice: recomienda (tú), recomiende (usted).

recomendar Affirmative Imperative Forms

recomienda
ustedrecomiende
nosotrosrecomendemos
vosotrosrecomendad
ustedesrecomienden

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to give a direct recommendation or command to someone.

Notes on recomendar in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form uses the present indicative 'boot' stem (recomienda). Formal forms use the subjunctive stem.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Recomienda nuestro servicio a tus amigos!

    Recommend our service to your friends!

  • Recomiende usted el plato del día.

    Recommend (formal) the dish of the day.

    usted

  • Recomendemos algo saludable hoy.

    Let's recommend something healthy today.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: recomenda

    Correct: recomienda

    Why: The informal 'tú' command requires the stem change 'ie'.

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