How to Say "recommends" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “recommends” is “sugiere” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El informe sugiere un cambio en la estrategia de ventas.
The report suggests a change in the sales strategy.
Mi doctor sugiere que coma más verduras.
My doctor suggests that I eat more vegetables.
Ella sugiere que vayamos al cine en lugar de al teatro.
She suggests that we go to the cinema instead of the theater.
Using the Special Verb Form (Subjunctive)
When someone suggests that another person do something, the second verb changes form. Example: 'Sugiere que terminemos el trabajo' (He suggests we finish the work).
Stem Change Reminder
In the present tense, the 'e' in the stem changes to 'ie' (sugerir -> sugiere), except for the 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms.
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “El jefe sugerimos un cambio.”
Correction: El jefe sugiere un cambio. (Remember the 'e' changes to 'ie' in the singular forms.)
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