Aconsejo (en. I advise)

/a.koˈse.xo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A recommendation given to someone to assist them in their decision-making.
The advice my mother gave me was very wise.
El consejo que me dio mi madre fue muy sabio.
The act of advising or suggesting something to someone.
He gave advice on how to manage stress.
Dio un consejo sobre cómo manejar el estrés.
A word or phrase that contains an instruction or guideline.
The counselor offered several useful pieces of advice to the students.
El consejero ofreció varios consejos útiles a los estudiantes.

Etymology

From the verb aconsejar, which comes from the Latin 'aconsilare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give advice
To offer a recommendation to someone.
dar un consejo
to take advice
To accept the recommendation that has been given.
tomar un consejo
to follow advice
To act according to the received suggestion.
seguir un consejo
to ask for advice
To request someone's recommendation.
pedir consejo

Related Words

to advise
To give advice.
aconsejar
recommendation
Suggestion on what to do.
recomendación
suggestion
An idea or proposal that is presented for consideration.
sugerencia

Slang Meanings

Informal advice
He always gives me informal advice about life.
Siempre me da consejos informales sobre la vida.
Tip
He gave me a tip on how to save money.
Me dio un tip sobre cómo ahorrar dinero.