The Conditional Mood of recomendar is used to express recommendations, suggestions, or advice that are hypothetical or dependent on certain conditions. For example, Te recomendaría estudiar más si quieres aprobar el examen. (I would recommend you study more if you want to pass the exam.)

Recomendar is a regular verb, meaning its conjugations in the Conditional Mood follow the typical pattern for -ar verbs in Spanish. Simply remove the infinitive ending (-ar) and add the corresponding conditional endings.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cenar (to have dinner) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of recomendar is used to express hypothetical or potential recommendations, suggestions, or advice.

To recommend or suggest something: For example, Te recomendaría estudiar más para el examen. (I would recommend you study more for the exam.) This is the most common usage, expressing a polite recommendation or suggestion.

To advise or counsel: For example, Te recomendaría no salir tan tarde por la noche. (I would advise you not to go out so late at night.) This usage implies giving advice or counsel, often with a tone of concern or warning.

To propose or put forward an idea: For example, Yo recomendaría hacer una fiesta para celebrar. (I would recommend having a party to celebrate.) This usage suggests proposing an idea or plan for consideration.

To endorse or approve (colloquial): For example, Te recomendaría esa película, está buenísima. (I would recommend that movie, it’s really good.) In informal contexts, this usage expresses strong endorsement or approval of something.

To urge or insist (colloquial): For example, Te recomendaría que dejes de fumar de una vez. (I would recommend that you quit smoking once and for all.) In a more forceful, colloquial context, this usage implies strongly urging or insisting on a course of action.

Examples

Examples of Cenar in the Conditional Mood

Si recomendaría un buen restaurante, elegiría ese lugar con comida deliciosa. (If I would recommend a good restaurant, I would choose that place with delicious food.)

Mis amigos recomendarían ver esa película de terror, pero a mí me dan mucho miedo. (My friends would recommend watching that horror movie, but I get really scared.)

Para mantenerse en forma, el entrenador recomendaría hacer ejercicio todos los días. (To stay in shape, the trainer would recommend exercising every day.)

En la oficina, recomendaríamos usar un tono más profesional al hablar con los clientes. (At the office, we would recommend using a more professional tone when speaking with clients.)

¿Qué libro recomendarías para aprender sobre esa cultura? Necesito algo fácil de leer. (What book would you recommend to learn about that culture? I need something easy to read.)

Los expertos recomendarían viajar con seguro médico, por si acaso. (The experts would recommend traveling with medical insurance, just in case.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades de cocina, recomendaría tomar una clase. Es muy útil. (To improve your cooking skills, I would recommend taking a class. It’s very useful.)

En una situación de emergencia, recomendaríamos mantener la calma y seguir las instrucciones. (In an emergency situation, we would recommend staying calm and following the instructions.)

Si recomendaría un buen lugar para pasar las vacaciones, elegiría una playa tranquila. (If I would recommend a good place to spend the vacation, I would choose a quiet beach.)

Para ahorrar dinero, mis padres recomendarían cocinar en casa en lugar de comer afuera. (To save money, my parents would recommend cooking at home instead of eating out.)

¿Qué aplicación recomendarías para aprender un nuevo idioma? Hay tantas opciones. (What app would you recommend to learn a new language? There are so many options.)

Los médicos recomendarían dejar de fumar para tener una vida más saludable. (Doctors would recommend quitting smoking to have a healthier life.)

Para relajarse después del trabajo, recomendaría hacer yoga o meditar un rato. (To relax after work, I would recommend doing yoga or meditating for a while.)

Si tuvieras que mudarte a otra ciudad, ¿qué zona recomendarías? Necesito un lugar seguro y tranquilo. (If you had to move to another city, what area would you recommend? I need a safe and quiet place.)

Antes de viajar al extranjero, recomendaríamos aprender algunas frases básicas en el idioma local. (Before traveling abroad, we would recommend learning some basic phrases in the local language.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cenar (to have dinner) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.