Portuguese Phrase
Recomendo muito.
Meaning
This phrase means "I highly recommend it" or "I recommend it a lot." It's a strong endorsement, indicating that the speaker has had a very positive experience with something and believes others would too. It implies enthusiasm and confidence in the recommendation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to express strong approval or suggest something enthusiastically to someone. It's perfect for recommending a book, a movie, a restaurant, a place to visit, or even a service. It's a versatile phrase for sharing positive experiences.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Recomendomuito
Recomendo (Recomendar)
Recomendo is the first-person singular present tense conjugation of the verb 'recomendar' (to recommend). It means 'I recommend.' The verb 'recomendar' is regular and follows the -ar conjugation pattern.
Muito
'Muito' acts as an adverb here, meaning 'a lot' or 'very much.' It intensifies the verb 'recomendar,' indicating a strong recommendation. It typically follows the verb it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
O que você achou do filme novo?
What did you think of the new movie?
Recomendo muito! É incrível.
I highly recommend it! It's incredible.
✕Common Mistakes
Eu recomendo muito ele.
In Portuguese, the object pronoun 'o/a' is often omitted when the context is clear, or the verb is used transitively without an explicit object if the object is 'it.' Using 'ele' directly after the verb in this context can sound a bit clunky or less natural for 'it.'
Eu muito recomendo.
The adverb 'muito' (a lot/very) typically follows the verb it modifies, especially when it refers to the intensity of the action.
↔Alternatives
Eu recomendo.
I recommend it.
É ótimo!
It's great!
Vale a pena.
It's worth it.
Adorei!
I loved it!
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, expressing strong recommendations like "Recomendo muito" is common and appreciated, especially among friends and family. It shows genuine enthusiasm and a desire to share good experiences. It's generally used in informal to semi-formal contexts. When recommending something in a more formal business setting, you might use slightly more elaborate phrasing, but "Recomendo muito" is still perfectly acceptable for a strong personal endorsement.