Recomendó

Recomendó is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb "recomendar." The verb "recomendar" translates to "to recommend" in English. Therefore, "recomendó" signifies that someone (he, she, or formal you) recommended something in the past. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe instances where advice, suggestions, or endorsements were given.

For example, one might say "Mi amigo recomendó este libro" (My friend recommended this book), indicating a past action of endorsement. Similarly, "El doctor recomendó descanso" (The doctor recommended rest) illustrates its use in conveying medical advice. The preterite tense is used because it refers to a completed action at a specific point in the past. The verb "recomendar" is a stem-changing verb, a characteristic that affects its conjugation in other tenses, but "recomendó" itself follows the regular pattern for the preterite of -ar verbs with a stem change in the present tense. Understanding this form is crucial for comprehending past recommendations in Spanish.