Recomendó (en. Recommended)

/re.ko.menˈðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate that someone should consider something due to its quality.
The teacher recommended this book to his students.
El profesor recomendó este libro a sus estudiantes.
To give advice about something that should be done.
I recommend that you try this restaurant.
Te recomiendo que pruebes este restaurante.
To endorse or suggest someone for a job or responsibility.
She recommended me for the assistant job.
Ella me recomendó para el trabajo de asistente.

Etymology

From Latin 'recommendare', which means to put into someone's care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To recommend something to someone
To suggest something to another person.
recomendar algo a alguien
To recommend that something be done
To suggest an action to be taken.
recomendar que se haga algo

Related Words

Recommendation
Advice about something that is considered appropriate.
recomendación
Suggestion
Indication of what should be done or chosen.
sugerencia

Slang Meanings

To recommend something informally.
They recommend it to you, it's very good.
Te lo recomienden, es muy bueno.
To give a quick tip or advice.
Here’s a tip: don't forget to buy that.
Aquí va un reco: no te olvides de comprar eso.