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"To" is a preposition which is often translated as "a", and "recommend" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "recomendar". Learn more about the difference between "to" and "recommend" below.
to(
tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (as far as)
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
9. (in toasts)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I learned to drive when I was 17.Aprendí a manejar a los 17 años.
We need to work faster.Tenemos que trabajar más rápido.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I didn't want to tell you but I felt I had to.No quería decírtelo pero me vi obligada a hacerlo.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Es mi fiesta y lloraré si quiero.
recommend(
reh
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kuh
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mehnd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to suggest)
3. (to advise)
a. aconsejar
I recommend that you be careful when using this knife.Te aconsejo que tengas cuidado al usar este cuchillo.
b. recomendar
The doctor recommends rest and plenty of fluids.El doctor recomienda descanso y que tome suficientes líquidos.
4. (literary) (to commit)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
