sugerencia

Sugerencia is a feminine noun in Spanish that denotes an idea or proposal intended to influence a decision, a recommendation, or a hint that something may be the case. It can refer to informal advice or to a notion proposed for consideration, often without the authority or obligation that accompanies a directive. In everyday use, people speak of “una sugerencia” or of “tener una sugerencia.” In business and customer service, it is common to collect suggestions from employees or customers through a suggestion box or an online form.

Origin and nuances: the word derives from the verb sugerir, and the noun is formed with the suffix -encia. Sugerencia is typically less forceful than a consejo (advice) or a recomendación (endorsement or formal suggestion). In modern contexts, especially in technology and retail, suggestions also arise as automatic or algorithmic outputs, such as “sugerencias de búsqueda” or “sugerencias de productos,” which guide user choices.

Contexts and usage: the term covers a range of meanings from casual tips to formal proposals for improvement. Common expressions include “sugerencia de mejora” (a suggestion for improvement), “tomar en cuenta la sugerencia,” and “hacer una sugerencia.” Phrases like “caja de sugerencias” or “sugerencias del equipo” appear in organizational settings, while in consumer interfaces, “sugerencias” often refer to hints, recommendations, or autocomplete options.