The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Recomendar is used to give recommendations or advice, for example: Recomiéndame un buen restaurante. (Recommend me a good restaurant.)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in certain conjugations. The stem vowel e changes to ie in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Recomendar (to recommend) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Recomendar generally means to recommend or advise, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To recommend: This is the most common meaning, used to suggest something favorable. For example, Recomiéndame un buen restaurante. (Recommend me a good restaurant.)

To advise: Similar to recommend, but with a stronger sense of guidance. For example, Recomiéndame qué hacer con este problema. (Advise me what to do about this problem.)

To urge: Used to strongly encourage someone to do something. For example, Recomiéndales que se vayan ya. (Urge them to leave now.)

To endorse (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to vouch for or endorse someone or something. For example, Recomiéndame con tu jefe para el puesto. (Put in a good word for me with your boss for the job.)

To suggest (rude): In very rude contexts, it can sarcastically suggest an undesirable action, though this usage should be avoided. For example, ¿Por qué no te recomiendas callarte? (Why don’t you recommend yourself to shut up?)

Examples

Examples of Recomendar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Antes de viajar, recomienda investigar sobre las costumbres locales. (Before traveling, recommend researching local customs.)

Amigos, recomendemos este restaurante a nuestros familiares. (Friends, let’s recommend this restaurant to our families.)

Mamá, recomienda leer este libro sobre crianza positiva. (Mom, recommend reading this book on positive parenting.)

Compañeros, recomendemos formas de reducir el impacto ambiental en la oficina. (Colleagues, let’s recommend ways to reduce the environmental impact at the office.)

Vecinos, recomendad actividades divertidas para los niños este verano. (Neighbors, recommend fun activities for the kids this summer.)

Expertos, recomienden hábitos saludables para una vida más larga. (Experts, recommend healthy habits for a longer life.)

Amiga, recomienda un buen lugar para tomar un café y charlar. (Friend, recommend a good place to have coffee and chat.)

Equipo, recomendemos ideas creativas para el próximo proyecto. (Team, let’s recommend creative ideas for the next project.)

Entrenador, recomienda ejercicios para fortalecer los músculos centrales. (Coach, recommend exercises to strengthen the core muscles.)

Influencers, recomienden productos eco-amigables a sus seguidores. (Influencers, recommend eco-friendly products to your followers.)

Abuela, recomienda recetas tradicionales para la cena familiar. (Grandma, recommend traditional recipes for the family dinner.)

Comunidad, recomendemos formas de apoyar a los vecinos necesitados. (Community, let’s recommend ways to support neighbors in need.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Recomendar (to recommend) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.