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.
