1. a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one made by an authority or expert
The doctor gave me a recommendation to exercise regularly.
O médico me deu uma recomendação para fazer exercício regularmente.
2. a letter or statement testifying to someone's abilities or character
I need three letters of recommendation for my job application.
Preciso de três cartas de recomendação para minha candidatura.
3. the act of recommending someone or something
Her recommendation for the new restaurant was spot on.
Sua recomendação para o novo restaurante foi perfeita.