The Present Tense of recomendar is used when you want to express recommendations or suggestions happening in the present moment. For example, Te recomiendo que vayas al médico. (I recommend that you go to the doctor.)
This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in the present tense. The vowel e in the verb stem changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Recomendar (to recommend) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | recomiendo |
| Tú | recomiendas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | recomienda |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | recomendamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | recomiendan |
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Usage of Recomendar in the Present Tense
Recomendar generally means to recommend or suggest something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To recommend: This is the most common meaning, used when advising someone about something beneficial or worthwhile. For example, Yo recomiendo este restaurante. (I recommend this restaurant.)
To suggest: Similar to recommending, but with a more casual tone. For example, Te recomiendo que vayas al cine esta noche. (I suggest you go to the movies tonight.)
To prescribe (medicine): Used in a medical context when a doctor advises a patient to take a particular medication or treatment. For example, El médico me recomienda tomar estas pastillas. (The doctor recommends I take these pills.)
To endorse (colloquial): In a more informal context, it can mean to endorse or vouch for someone or something. For example, Te recomiendo a este mecánico, hace un buen trabajo. (I recommend this mechanic to you, he does good work.)
To advise (rude): In a rude or sarcastic tone, it can mean to give unsolicited advice, often with a negative connotation. For example, Te recomiendo que te calles la boca. (I recommend you shut your mouth.)
Examples
Examples of Recomendar in the Present Tense
Cuando viajo, mi amigo siempre me recomienda los mejores restaurantes. (When I travel, my friend always recommends the best restaurants to me.)
En la reunión de hoy, el jefe recomienda algunas estrategias nuevas para aumentar las ventas. (In today’s meeting, the boss recommends some new strategies to increase sales.)
Los críticos gastronómicos recomiendan ese nuevo restaurante por su comida deliciosa. (The food critics recommend that new restaurant for its delicious food.)
Mis padres siempre me recomiendan hacer ejercicio y comer sano. (My parents always recommend that I exercise and eat healthy.)
La aplicación de viajes recomienda los mejores hoteles según tus preferencias. (The travel app recommends the best hotels based on your preferences.)
En la clase de cocina, el chef recomienda usar ingredientes frescos de temporada. (In the cooking class, the chef recommends using fresh, seasonal ingredients.)
Mis amigos recomiendan ese nuevo programa de Netflix, dicen que está muy bueno. (My friends recommend that new Netflix show, they say it’s really good.)
El entrenador recomienda hacer estiramientos antes y después del entrenamiento. (The coach recommends stretching before and after the workout.)
La revista recomienda visitar esa ciudad durante la primavera cuando hay menos turistas. (The magazine recommends visiting that city during spring when there are fewer tourists.)
Los expertos recomiendan limitar el uso de plásticos para proteger el medio ambiente. (Experts recommend limiting the use of plastics to protect the environment.)
En la oficina, recomendamos apagar las luces y los equipos cuando no se usan para ahorrar energía. (At the office, we recommend turning off lights and equipment when not in use to save energy.)
Mi mamá siempre me recomienda dormir bien para tener un buen rendimiento al día siguiente. (My mom always recommends that I sleep well to perform better the next day.)
Los guías turísticos recomiendan visitar los museos y galerías de arte en esta ciudad. (Tour guides recommend visiting the museums and art galleries in this city.)
En la universidad, los profesores recomiendan leer mucho para ampliar nuestros conocimientos. (At the university, professors recommend reading a lot to expand our knowledge.)
Mis amigos recomiendan ese nuevo videojuego, dicen que es muy divertido. (My friends recommend that new video game, they say it’s a lot of fun.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Recomendar (to recommend) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo recomiendo | I recommend |
| Tú recomiendas | You recommend |
| Él / Ella / Usted recomienda | He / She / You recommends |
| Nosotros / Nosotras recomendamos | We recommend |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes recomiendan | They / You all recommend |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.