sugerir
suggest
The Spanish word 'sugerir' translates to 'suggest' in English. It is often used in much the same way as in English, to imply that an idea or course of action might be a good or appropriate choice. For instance, you might use it within the sentence 'Te sugiero que leas ese libro' which translates as 'I suggest you read that book'.
Example sentences using: sugerir
Yo sugiero que estudies diariamente.
I suggest that you study daily.
This sentence uses 'sugerir' (to suggest) in the first person singular form 'sugiero'. The verb is followed by a subordinate clause introducing a suggestion. The subjunctive form 'estudies' is used because this is a suggestion or recommendation.
Ellas sugieren ir al cine.
They suggest going to the cinema.
In this sentence, 'sugieren' is the third person plural form of 'sugerir'. The infinitive verb 'ir' after 'sugieren' indicates the action or idea they are suggesting.
¿Qué sugieres para la cena?
What do you suggest for dinner?
Here the word 'sugieres' is used to ask for a suggestion about dinner. It is the second person singular form of 'sugerir'.
El médico sugiere tomar medicina.
The doctor suggests taking medicine.
In this example, the third person singular form 'sugiere' is used to express the doctor's advice or suggestion.
Nosotros sugerimos leer este libro.
We suggest reading this book.
This sentence uses 'sugerimos' that is the first person plural form of 'sugerir' to describe an action (reading this book) that the speaker and their company recommend.
Ustedes sugieren visitar el museo.
You all suggest visiting the museum.
The form 'sugieren' is used here to express a suggestion given by a group of people to visit the museum.
¿Me sugieres algún restaurante?
Do you suggest me any restaurant?
This sentence uses 'sugieres', the second person singular form of 'suggest', to ask for a restaurant recommendation.
El profesor sugiere practicar español.
The teacher suggests practicing Spanish.
In this sentence, 'sugiere' is again used to represent a suggestion, this time from a teacher. The suggestion is to practice Spanish.
Mis amigos sugieren una fiesta en mi casa.
My friends suggest a party at my house.
In this sentence, 'sugieren' is used in the third person plural form to indicate a suggestion from the speaker's friends.
Yo no sugiero esa idea.
I don't suggest that idea.
This sentence uses the negative form 'no sugiero' to express disagreement with a suggestion or idea.