sugerencia
“sugerencia” means “suggestion” in Spanish (A piece of advice or an idea offered).
suggestion, recommendation
Also: hint
📝 In Action
Tengo una sugerencia para el menú de la cena.
A2I have a suggestion for the dinner menu.
Aceptamos cualquier sugerencia para mejorar nuestro servicio al cliente.
B1We accept any suggestion to improve our customer service.
La mejor sugerencia vino del miembro más joven del equipo.
B2The best recommendation came from the youngest member of the team.
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Quick Quiz: sugerencia
Question 1 of 2
Which verb is typically used when you want to say you 'made' or 'gave' a *sugerencia*?
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Comes from the Latin word *suggestio*, which means 'a prompting' or 'a hint.' It entered Spanish with a very similar meaning.
First recorded: 15th century (documented)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre *sugerencia* e *idea*?
While both mean a thought or concept, a *sugerencia* is usually proposed with the specific goal of improving something or solving a problem. An *idea* can be anything—a thought, a concept, or a plan.
How do I politely reject someone's *sugerencia*?
You can say: 'Gracias por la sugerencia, pero creo que vamos a probar otra cosa por ahora' (Thank you for the suggestion, but I think we are going to try something else for now).