Aconsejaba (en. Advised)

/akoneˈxawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To recommend or advise in advance.
She always advised me to study more.
Ella siempre me aconsejaba que estudiara más.
To suggest actions or behaviors for someone's well-being.
The doctor advised his patients to maintain a balanced diet.
El médico aconsejaba a sus pacientes llevar una dieta equilibrada.
To give advice on a specific situation.
His friend advised him on how to manage stress.
Su amigo le aconsejaba sobre cómo manejar el estrés.

Etymology

Derives from the verb advise, which comes from the Latin 'ad-consiliāre', meaning 'to give advice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry out a piece of advice
To follow someone's recommendations.
llevar a cabo un consejo
to give good advice
To provide a useful recommendation.
dar un buen consejo
to heed the advice
To listen to and follow a recommendation.
hacer caso al consejo

Related Words

advise
Offering recommendations or suggestions to someone.
aconsejar
advice
Recommendation or suggestion given to someone.
consejo
recommendation
Suggestion or advice about what should be done.
recomendación

Slang Meanings

To give a tip
My friend advised me, giving me a tip to pass the test.
Mi amigo me aconsejaba, dándome un tip para pasar la prueba.
To lend a hand
He lent me a hand with advice about my job interview.
Me echó un cable con un consejo sobre mi entrevista de trabajo.