recomendable

reh-ko-men-DAH-bleh/rekomendˈaβle/

“recomendable” means “recommended” in Spanish (suggesting something good).

📝 In Action

Este restaurante es muy recomendable.

This restaurant is highly recommended.

Es recomendable llegar temprano al aeropuerto.

It is advisable to arrive early at the airport.

No es recomendable caminar solo por aquí de noche.

It's not recommended to walk alone around here at night.

Word Connections

Synonyms

aconsejable (advisable)
sugerido (suggested)

Antonyms

desaconsejable (not advisable)
perjudicial (harmful)

Common Collocations

altamente recomendable – highly recommended
lo más recomendable – the most advisable thing
muy recomendable – very recommended

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "recomendable" in Spanish:

advisable→recommended→suggested→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: recomendable

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'This movie is highly recommended'?

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👥 Word Family▼

recomendar(to recommend) — Verb

recomendación(recommendation) — Noun

recomendado(recommended person/thing) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

amable saludable agradable

📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'recomendar' (to recommend) combined with the suffix '-able' (which means 'able to be' or 'worthy of'). It ultimately comes from Latin roots meaning 'to entrust' or 'to praise'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: recommendableFrench: recommandable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'recomendable' and 'recomendado'?

'Recomendable' describes something that is *worthy* of being recommended (like saying 'it's a good idea'). 'Recomendado' is the past participle, meaning it has *already been* recommended by someone.

Is it a formal word?

It is neutral. You can use it with friends when suggesting a movie, or in a business meeting when suggesting a strategy.

Can I use 'recomendable' for people?

It is usually used for actions, places, or things. If you want to say a person is recommended for a job, it's more common to use the phrase 'Es una persona muy recomendada'.