recomiendo
“recomiendo” means “I recommend” in Spanish (suggesting a product, place, or action).
I recommend
Also: I suggest
📝 In Action
Te recomiendo este restaurante, la comida es excelente.
A1I recommend this restaurant to you; the food is excellent.
Recomiendo leer el libro antes de ver la película.
A2I recommend reading the book before seeing the movie.
No recomiendo caminar por aquí de noche.
A2I don't recommend walking through here at night.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'recommendare,' which combines 're-' (again) and 'commendare' (to entrust or praise). It literally means to praise something to someone else.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always need to say 'Yo' before 'recomiendo'?
No! In Spanish, the ending '-o' already tells people you are talking about yourself, so 'recomiendo' is perfectly clear on its own.
What is the difference between 'recomiendo' and 'sugiero'?
They are very similar. 'Recomiendo' is slightly stronger, like giving a personal stamp of approval, while 'sugiero' is a bit softer, like just putting an idea on the table.