Inklingo

recomendación

rre-ko-men-dah-SYON/rekomendaˈsjon/

recomendación means recommendation in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

recommendation, suggestion

Also: tip, advice
NounfA2
A friendly person pointing towards a delicious-looking red apple on a wooden table.

📝 In Action

Mi recomendación es que leas este libro.

A2

My recommendation is that you read this book.

Seguí tu recomendación y fui al médico.

A2

I followed your suggestion and went to the doctor.

¿Tienes alguna recomendación de un buen restaurante?

A1

Do you have any recommendations for a good restaurant?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer una recomendaciónto make a recommendation
  • bajo recomendaciónunder recommendation
  • seguir una recomendaciónto follow a recommendation

reference

Also: commendation
NounfB1formal
A person handing a sealed envelope with a golden wax seal to another person.

📝 In Action

Necesito una carta de recomendación para el nuevo trabajo.

B1

I need a letter of recommendation for the new job.

Entré a la empresa por recomendación de mi antiguo jefe.

B1

I joined the company through the recommendation of my former boss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • carta de recomendaciónletter of recommendation
  • por recomendación deat the recommendation of

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "recomendación" in Spanish:

commendation

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: recomendación

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'My recommendation'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
canciónnaciónatención
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'recommendatio,' which describes the act of entrusting someone or something to another's care with praise.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: recommandationItalian: raccomandazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'recomendación' different from 'consejo'?

Yes, slightly. 'Consejo' is general advice. 'Recomendación' is more specific, often suggesting a particular choice or course of action among several options.

Does it ever have a plural form?

Yes! The plural is 'recomendaciones'. Note that when you make it plural, you drop the written accent mark on the 'o'.