Consejo (en. Advice)

/konˈse.xo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A recommendation or suggestion offered to someone to help them make a decision.
The teacher's advice helped me a lot in my studies.
El consejo del profesor me ayudó mucho en mis estudios.
An organization or group of people that meets to deliberate and advise on a specific topic.
The school board made important decisions about the curriculum.
El consejo escolar tomó decisiones importantes sobre el currículo.
The action of advising.
I appreciate your advice on this matter.
Le agradezco tu consejo en este asunto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'consilium', which means advice or deliberation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give advice
to offer recommendations or suggestions to someone.
dar un consejo
to take advice into account
to consider the recommendation that has been received.
tomar en cuenta un consejo
to follow someone's advice
to act according to what someone has suggested.
seguir el consejo de alguien

Related Words

to advise
to give advice or recommendations.
aconsejar
advisor
a person who advises or gives advice.
consejero
recommendation
a suggestion made to improve an action.
recomendación

Slang Meanings

Little advice
I give you a little advice: don't worry so much.
Te doy un consejito: no te preocupes tanto.
Small advice
That small advice can save you in the exam.
Ese consejillo te puede salvar en el examen.