sugerencia
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📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Sugerencia'
Since 'sugerencia' is the result of the action, you commonly use verbs like hacer (to make) or dar (to give) with it: Hice una sugerencia.
Gender Reminder
Remember that this word is feminine, so you must use feminine words with it: La sugerencia or una buena sugerencia.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "I suggested a suggestion (Yo sugerí una sugerencia)."
Correction: Use the verb *sugerir* (to suggest) or the noun *sugerencia* (suggestion), but not both unnecessarily. Say: *Hice una sugerencia* or *Yo sugerí una idea*.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Feedback
When giving feedback, using the word sugerencia is often perceived as more polite and less demanding than just giving an order.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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).