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/suxeˈɾiɾ/

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Translation

to suggest

Word origin

From Latin suggerere ('to bring up, supply, prompt'), from sub ('under') plus gerere ('to carry, bring'). The same root gives English 'suggest'.

Origin
Latin
Root
suggerere
English cognates
suggest

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (e-ie stem-changing)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

¿ ?

May I suggest a different plan?

sugirió .

The doctor suggested I rest for a few days.

sugiero llegues .

I suggest that you arrive early to the meeting.

sugieren .

The data suggests a more serious problem.

¿ sugieres ?

Which restaurant do you suggest for us tonight?

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This word is part of lesson 22.