Recomendaba (en. Recommended)

/re.ko.menˈða.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of advising or suggesting something to someone.
The teacher recommended reading more books to enrich vocabulary.
El profesor recomendaba leer más libros para enriquecer el vocabulario.
To suggest that something particular is done.
My doctor recommended that I exercise regularly.
Mi médico me recomendaba hacer ejercicio regularmente.
To propose someone as suitable for a position or activity.
She recommended me for the project in her company.
Ella me recomendaba para el proyecto en su empresa.

Etymology

From Latin 'recommendare', which means 'to recommend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to recommend something
to suggest that something is done or used.
recomendar algo
to recommend someone
to propose a person as suitable for a task.
recomendar a alguien
was very advisable
indicates that something is highly advisable.
fue muy recomendable

Related Words

recommendation
Suggestion to do or not do something.
recomendación
recommended
That has been suggested or proposed favorably.
recomendado

Slang Meanings

To recommend informally or in a friendly manner.
He always recommends movies that are a gem.
Siempre me recomienda películas que son una joya.
To suggest something that is not so formal.
A friend I trust recommended it to me.
Me lo recomendó un amigo de confianza.