How To Write a Recommendation Letter in Spanish (2024)

Have you been asked to write a recommendation letter in Spanish and have no idea where to start?

I know the feeling. I’ve been asked several times to write recommendation letters for my students and still get nervous every time.

However, by now I’m a Spanish recommendation letter expert and I’m here to help you.

Keep reading to learn what a recommendation letter is, how to write one in Spanish, and what parts you must include in it.

I’m also including three recommendation letter samples for you to get a better idea of what these types of letters entail.

Table of Contents:

• What Is a Recommendation Letter?
• How To Write a Recommendation Letter in Spanish
• A Few Tips To Consider Before Writing a Recommendation Letter
• Recommendation Letter Samples
• Ready To Write a Recommendation Letter?

What Is a Recommendation Letter?

According to Career Blog, a recommendation letter is “a formal document confirming and recommending a person’s work, skills, or academic performance and potential.”

It’s one of the most common kinds of formal letters and there are different types of it:

• Employment recommendation letters
• Academic recommendation letters
• Personal references (also known as character recommendation letters)

How To Write a Recommendation Letter in Spanish

If you’re planning to write a letter of recommendation in Spanish, make sure to provide specifics and context about the person you’re recommending and why you’re qualified for that task.

For example, you can explain the connection you have with that person and mention a specific achievement you’ve witnessed that person getting.

Your recommendation letter must include the following parts:

Date, Name, and Address

Every formal letter should start with this section on top of the page. With this information, the receiver of the letter can verify your identity and get in contact if necessary.

Just make sure to write your address correctly in Spanish. Include the following details, in order:

Date
Name
Job Title
Company
Street Address
City, State
Zip Code

Salutation

Known as saludo in Spanish, the salutation is the opening line on every letter and it’s the way to address directly to the receiver of the letter.

There are two ways to write a salutation in Spanish. The first one includes the name of the person you’re addressing, while the second one is reserved for situations where you may not know the name of the receiver of the letter.

Example Sentences

Estimado [name of the person you’re addressing]:
Dear [name of the person you’re addressing],

A quien corresponda:
To whom it may concern,

Introduction

In the first paragraph of your letter of recommendation in Spanish, you must explain the reason why you’re writing this letter and your connection to the person you’re recommending.

In this section, it’s important to include details about how you met this person and for how long you have known them, as that gives credibility to your affirmations.

Example Sentences

Por medio de la presente, me permito recomendar ampliamente al Sr. Miguel Rubio…
Through this letter, I allow myself to highly recommend Mr. Miguel Rubio…

El Sr. Rubio trabajó conmigo en el Banco de Comercio por más de cinco años y siempre se desempeñó con la mayor honestidad y professionalismo.
Mr. Rubio worked with me at Commerce Bank for more than five years and he always showed great honesty and professionalism.

Details

After the initial paragraph, you need to provide more details about the person you’re recommending and why they’re qualified.

In this section, it’s important to include “specific examples attesting to the person’s qualifications.”

What have you seen this person doing that qualifies them for the job or career they’re applying for? What achievements or qualifications do they have that made them worthy of your recommendation?

Example Sentences

El Sr. Rubio es Ingeniero en Sistemas y tiene una Maestría en Administración de Empresas.
Mr. Rubio is a Systems Engineer and has a Master in Business Administration.

En una ocasión, fui testigo de primera mano de su habilidad para los negocios cuando cerró un contrato multimillonario para nuestro banco.
On one occasion, I witnessed his business expertise first-hand when he closed a multi-million dollar contract for our bank.

Summary

It’s time to briefly summarize the reasons for this letter and why you’re recommending this person.

Repeat the most important details and highlight the main qualifications and achievements of this person.

Example Sentences

La combinación única de amplia experiencia en el sector bancario del Sr. Rubio y sus impecables calificaciones académicas, lo hacen el candidato ideal para el puesto.
The unique mix of Mr. Rubio’s long experience in the banking sector and impeccable academic credentials make him the ideal candidate for the position.

Por estas razones, recomiendo ampliamente al Sr. Rubio.
For these reasons, I highly recommend Mr. Rubio.

Conclusion

In the conclusion section, remind the receiver of the letter of your willingness to provide more information if required.

You can provide your private phone number and/or email to facilitate further contact. Finally, don’t forget to add a formal goodbye greeting, your signature, name, and title.

Example Sentences

Quedo a su disposición para brindar más información al respecto en el teléfono 939019222 o en el correo electrónico dominguez.carlos@bancodecomercio.com.
Atentamente,
[Firma]
Carlos Domínguez
Director Ejecutivo Banco de Comercio

I remain at your disposal for further information at the phone number 939019222 or at my email dominguez.carlos@bancodecomercio.com.
Sincerely,
[Your signature]
Carlos Domínguez
Executive Director Banco de Comercio

A Few Tips To Consider Before Writing a Recommendation Letter

When writing a letter of recommendation in Spanish it’s important to keep in mind the following tips:

1. Keep it short, a recommendation letter shouldn’t be more than one page in length.
2. Be honest and only agree to write a recommendation letter if you can strongly endorse the candidate.
3. Don’t exaggerate the achievements and qualifications of the person you’re recommending. Just state the facts and let others make their own decisions.
4. Make sure to use the right Spanish abbreviations for the different titles you may have to use in your letter.
5. Use a template and follow formal letter guidelines.

Recommendation Letter Samples

Find below three sample letters of recommendation in Spanish, followed by their translation to English.

Employment Recommendation Letter

25 de marzo de 2022

Juan González
Gerente de Producción
Textiles González
Benito Juárez 19
Guadalajara, Jalisco
48314

A quien corresponda:

Por medio de la presente me permito recomendar al Ingeniero Miguel Rodríguez, a quien conozco desde hace mucho tiempo y le tengo la mayor confianza.

El Ing. Rodríguez trabajó en nuestra compañía por más de 15 años, desempeñando sus tareas con eficiencia y profesionalismo. Se trata de un empleado muy capaz, responsable y con amplia experiencia en el sector textil.

Sus conocimientos en el área de producción y su preparación profesional lo hacen un candidato perfecto para cualquier puesto similar al que desempeñó por tantos años en nuestra compañía.

Por todo esto, me permito recomendar ampliamente al Ing. Rodríguez y ponerme a su disposición para cualquier asunto al respecto en mi número telefónico 3445672.

Atentamente,
Juan González
Gerente de Producción

March 25th, 2022

Juan González
Production Manager
Textiles González
Benito Juárez 19
Guadalajara, Jalisco
48314

To whom it may concern,

Through this letter, I allow myself to recommend the engineer Miguel Rodríguez, who I’ve known for a long time and completely trust.

Mr. Rodríguez worked in our company for over 15 years conducting himself with efficiency and professionalism. He’s a very capable, responsible, and experienced employee.

His production knowledge and outstanding preparation make him a perfect candidate for any similar position to the one he held for many years at our company.

For these reasons, I highly recommend Mr. Rodríguez and make myself available for any matter in this regard at my telephone number 3445672.

Sincerely,
Juan González
Production Manager

Academic Recommendation Letter

14 de noviembre de 2018

María Delgado
Profesora de Literatura
Escuela Latinoamericana
Abraham Lincoln 34
Buenos Aires, Argentina
76532

Estimado señor Fernández:

Es un placer recomendar a la señorita Erika López para ingresar a su universidad y cursar la carrera de Filosofía y Letras.

La Srita. López fue mi alumna durante tres años en la Escuela Latinoamericana y siempre mostró una gran curiosidad por la literatura. Su comportamiento en mis clases fue impecable y su pensamiento crítico enriqueció constantemente la dinámica del grupo.

Asimismo, conozco a la Srita. López fuera del ambiente escolar y puedo asegurar que se trata de una persona honorable, responsable y con un gran talento para las Humanidades.

Por todo esto, me permito recomendar ampliamente a la señorita Erika López, quien estoy segura que aportará mucho a su universidad.

Sin más por el momento, quedo a su disposición para brindarle más información al respecto si así lo considera necesario en mi correo electrónico m.delgado@escuelalatinoamericana.com.

Atentamente,
María Delgado
Profesora de Literatura

November 14th, 2018

María Delgado
Literature Teacher
Escuela Latinoamericana
Abraham Lincoln 34
Buenos Aires, Argentina
76532

Dear Mr. Fernández:

It is my pleasure to recommend Miss López for enrolling into your university and studying the career of Philosophy and Literature.

Miss López was my student during three years at Escuela Latinoamericana and she always showed great curiosity for literature. Her behavior in my classes was impeccable and her critical thought enriched constantlñy the group’s dynamic.

What’s more, I know Miss López outside of the school environment and I can assure you that she’s an honorable and responsible person, with a great talent for Humanities.

For all of this, I allow myself to highly recommend Miss López, who I’m sure will give a lot to your university.

Without any other regard, I make myself available to talk further about Miss López at my email m.delgado@escuelalatinoamericana.com.

Sincerely,
María Delgado
Literature Teacher

Character Recommendation Letter

30 de julio de 2021

Javier Martínez
Escritor Freelance
Quinta Avenida
Nueva York, NY
63782

Estimada señora Jiménez:

Por este medio quiero recomendar al señor José Soto, a quien conozco desde hace mucho tiempo y le tengo la mayor confianza.

El señor Soto y yo fuimos compañeros de la universidad hace más de 20 años y ha sido un amigo entrañable desde entonces.

Durante todos estos años, el señor Soto siempre ha mostrado ser una persona confiable, honesta y respetuosa de los compromisos adquiridos. Su reputación a lo largo de todos estos años siempre ha sido intachable.

El señor Soto no solo es un padre de familia responsable, sino que además participa activamente en organizaciones sin fines de lucro y eventos de caridad de nuestra comunidad.

Por todas estas razones, recomiendo ampliamente al señor Soto para cualquier asunto que él considere necesario.

Para mayor información al respecto, quedo a su disposición al teléfono 2563789.

Atentamente,
Javier Martínez
Escritor Freelance

July 30th, 2021

Javier Martínez
Freelance Writer
Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
63782

Dear Mrs. Jiménez:

Through this letter, I want to recommend Mr. José Soto, whom I have known since a long time ago and who has my complete trust.

Mr. Soto and I went together to university over 20 years ago and he has been a close friend ever since.

During all these years, Mr. Soto has always shown to be a trustworthy and honest person, as well as respectful of the commitments acquired. His reputation over all these years has always been spotless.

Mr. Soto isn’t just a responsible father, but he also actively participates in NGOs and charity events in our community.

For all these reasons, I highly recommend Mr. Soto for anything he considers necessary.

For more information, I make myself available at the telephone number 2563789.

Sincerely,
Javier Martínez
Freelance Writer

Ready To Write a Recommendation Letter?

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