Spanish Phrase
¿Qué me recomiendas?
Meaning
Literally, 'What do you recommend to me?'. It’s a friendly way to ask someone for a suggestion—whether about food, movies, books, or activities.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want a personal recommendation from a friend, a waiter, a tour guide, or anyone whose opinion you trust. It works in casual conversation and in polite, semi‑formal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quémerecomiendas
Qué (interrogative)
Used to ask 'what' in questions; always carries an accent to differentiate from the conjunction 'que'.
me (indirect object pronoun)
Indicates the person who receives the recommendation; translates to 'to me' or 'for me'.
recomiendas (present indicative, tú)
Second‑person singular form of the verb recomendar; used when speaking informally to one person.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué me recomiendas?
What do you recommend (to me)?
Te sugiero probar la paella de mariscos.
I suggest you try the seafood paella.
✕Common Mistakes
Que me recomiendas?
Missing the accent on 'Qué' turns the interrogative into a conjunction, changing the meaning.
¿Qué te recomiendas?
Using 'te' (to you) instead of 'me' (to me) reverses the direction of the recommendation.
¿Qué me recomiendas tú?
Adding 'tú' is redundant in informal speech and can sound overly emphatic; omit it unless you need contrast.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué me aconsejas?
What do you advise me?
¿Qué me sugieres?
What do you suggest for me?
¿Qué me recomendarías?
What would you recommend (more polite/conditional)?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, asking for a recommendation is a way to show interest in local culture. While 'recomendar' is perfectly polite, 'sugerir' or 'aconsejar' can feel slightly more informal. In Spain, you might hear '¿Qué me recomiendas de comer?' when ordering food, whereas in Latin America the phrase often appears in casual chats about movies or travel spots. Remember to match the level of formality with the person you’re speaking to—use 'tú' forms with friends and 'usted' forms (¿Qué me recomienda?) with strangers or elders.