Recomienda (en. Recommend)

/re.com.jen.'da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To suggest something to someone for them to do or consider.
The doctor recommends exercising daily.
El doctor recomienda hacer ejercicio diariamente.
To advise that someone take a specific option.
He recommends that you try this restaurant.
Te recomienda que pruebes este restaurante.
To tell someone that something is good or useful.
He recommends that movie to me; it’s very entertaining.
Me recomienda esa película, es muy entretenida.

Etymology

From Latin 'recomandare', which means 'to commend again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

highly recommend
To suggest something with a lot of emphasis.
recomendar encarecidamente
not to recommend
To indicate that something is not advisable.
no recomendar
recommend someone
To suggest an action or decision to someone.
recomendar a alguien

Related Words

recommendation
Advice or suggestion about something.
recomendación
recommendable
Something that is good and is suggested.
recomendable
recommend oneself
To become recommendable due to deeds or performances.
recomendarse

Slang Meanings

To give a friendly piece of advice.
I recommend that you don't go out so late.
Te recomiendo que no salgas tan tarde.
To suggest something popular or trendy.
Everyone recommends that new café on the corner.
Todo el mundo recomienda ese nuevo café de la esquina.