Consulta (en. Consultation)
/konˈsulta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An inquiry made to obtain information.
I made an inquiry about the train schedules.
Hice una consulta sobre los horarios de los trenes.
A meeting with a professional to receive advice.
I had a medical consultation this Friday.
Tuve una consulta médica este viernes.
Examination or review of a specific topic.
The review of the documents is necessary for the report.
La consulta de los documentos es necesaria para el informe.
Etymology
From Latin 'consultare', meaning 'to ask' or 'to consider'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
popular consultation
A process where the public's opinion on a topic is requested.
consulta popular
medical consultation
Meeting with a doctor to discuss health.
consulta médica
telephone consultation
Advice or information requested by phone.
consulta telefónica
Related Words
consultant
A person who provides specialized advice.
consultor
to consult
To ask or request information.
consultar
office of a professional where consultations are held.
An office of a professional where consultations are held.
consultorio
Slang Meanings
To inquire informally.
I'm going to consult with some friends.
Voy a consultar con unos amigos.
To do a quick search for information.
Look that up on Google.
Consulta en Google eso.