Salvador Lenig
Professional Teacher
To give recommendations in Spanish, it's common to use certain verbs and structures that convey advice or suggestions. Here’s a simple explanation in English: Verbs to use for recommendations: Deber (should) – to give advice. Example: Deberías estudiar más (You should study more). Tener que (have to) – to suggest something necessary or important. Example: Tienes que descansar (You have to rest). Es recomendable (it's advisable) – more formal way to suggest. Example: Es recomendable hacer ejercicio (It's advisable to exercise). Sugerir (to suggest) – to offer advice directly. Example: Te sugiero que hables con él (I suggest that you talk to him). Poder (can) – to offer an option or suggestion. Example: Puedes intentar de nuevo (You can try again). Structures: Imperative mood – for direct recommendations or commands. Example: Ve al médico (Go to the doctor). Key point: In Spanish, we often use conditional (e.g., deberías, "you should") or subjunctive (e.g., te sugiero que hables, "I suggest that you talk") when giving recommendations to make them polite or less forceful.
Oct 20, 2024 6:17 PM