Consultar (en. Consult)
/konsul'taɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Request information or advice from someone.
I decided to consult an expert before making a decision.
Decidí consultar a un experto antes de tomar una decisión.
Review or examine a document or source of information.
Let's consult the manual to see how to solve the problem.
Vamos a consultar el manual para ver cómo resolver el problema.
Discuss a topic with another person to get their opinion.
It's better to consult your doctor about your symptoms.
Es mejor consultar a tu médico sobre tus síntomas.
Etymology
From Latin 'consultare', meaning 'to ask' or 'to consider'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
consult with the pillow
Reflect or think about an issue before making a decision.
consultar con la almohada
consult the stars
Seek advice or a forecast from astrology.
consultar a los astros
consult the reports
Review informational documents to obtain data.
consultar los informes
Related Words
consultation
Action of consulting or asking.
consulta
consultant
Person who gives professional advice or guidance.
consultor
consulting
Act or effect of consulting.
consultación
Slang Meanings
Seek a second opinion.
I'm going to consult with a friend about this topic.
Voy a consultar con un amigo sobre este tema.
Quickly check something.
Let me consult on my phone.
Déjame consultar en mi teléfono.