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recomendación

/rre-ko-men-dah-SYON/

recommendation

A friendly person pointing towards a delicious-looking red apple on a wooden table.

A recommendation is like someone pointing you toward the best choice.

recomendación(noun)

fA2

recommendation

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advice on what is best

,

suggestion

?

offering an idea

Also:

tip

?

informal advice

,

advice

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general guidance

📝 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 recomendación – to make a recommendation
  • bajo recomendación – under recommendation
  • seguir una recomendación – to follow a recommendation

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ción' Gender Rule

Most Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with this word.

Using 'que' after recommendations

When you say 'My recommendation is that...', the verb after 'that' (que) uses a special form for suggestions: 'Mi recomendación es que vayas' (not vas).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Spelling check

Mistake: "recomendación"

Correction: recomendación

⭐ Usage Tips

Softer than a command

Use this word when you want to give advice without sounding like you are bossing someone around.

A person handing a sealed envelope with a golden wax seal to another person.

A recommendation can also be a formal reference used for a job or school.

recomendación(noun)

fB1

reference

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job or academic support

Also:

commendation

?

praise for good work

📝 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 recomendación – letter of recommendation
  • por recomendación de – at the recommendation of

⭐ Usage Tips

Job hunting tip

In a professional context, 'recomendación' often implies someone is vouching for your skills.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: recomendación

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

recomendar(to recommend) - verb
recomendado(recommended) - adjective
recomendable(advisable) - adjective

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'.