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How to Say "recommended" in Spanish

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recomendable

reh-ko-men-DAH-blehrekomendˈaβle

adjectiveA2general
Use 'recomendable' when you want to say something is good, worth doing, or a positive suggestion, like a good movie or a nice place to visit.
A friendly person giving a thumbs up next to a bright green bowl of fresh salad.

Examples

Este restaurante es muy recomendable.

This restaurant is highly recommended.

Es recomendable llegar temprano al aeropuerto.

It is advisable to arrive early at the airport.

No es recomendable caminar solo por aquí de noche.

It's not recommended to walk alone around here at night.

One Form for All

This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change for masculine or feminine. You can use it for 'el hotel' (masculine) or 'la película' (feminine) without changing the ending.

Using it with 'Es'

When you want to give a general tip, start with 'Es recomendable...' followed by a verb that hasn't been changed (the infinitive), like 'Es recomendable dormir'.

The Double 'C' Trap

Mistake: “reccomendable”

Correction: recomendable. Unlike English 'recommend', Spanish only uses one 'c' and one 'm'.

Recommended vs. Advisable

Mistake: “Este libro es recomendado.”

Correction: Este libro es recomendable. While both work, 'recomendable' means the book has qualities that *make it* worth recommending, while 'recomendado' just means someone already suggested it.

indicado

een-dee-KAH-dohindiˈkaðo

adjectiveA2general
Use 'indicado' when something is the most suitable or appropriate option for a particular situation or task, emphasizing its fitness for purpose.
A shiny golden key perfectly inserted into a matching, ornate keyhole on a wooden door.

Examples

Este tipo de calzado es el más indicado para caminar en la montaña.

This type of footwear is the most suitable for walking in the mountains.

¿Cuál es el tratamiento indicado para esta enfermedad?

What is the appropriate treatment for this illness?

Llegaste en el momento indicado.

You arrived at the right time.

Changing Forms

Like many Spanish words that describe things (adjectives), 'indicado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'el libro indicado' (masculine singular), 'la hora indicada' (feminine singular), 'los pasos indicados' (masculine plural).

Indicado vs. Recomendable

Learners often confuse 'indicado' and 'recomendable' by using 'indicado' for general positive suggestions. Remember, 'indicado' means 'suitable' or 'appropriate' for a specific context, while 'recomendable' is a more general 'good' or 'worthwhile' recommendation.

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