Spanish word

consejero

Pronunciation

IPA/konseˈxeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounadvisor

Example

Mi consejero me dio una opinión honesta sobre mi decisión.

My advisor gave me an honest opinion about my decision.

Illustration for consejero (advisor)

More examples

Si tienes dudas sobre tus impuestos, habla con un consejero legal.

If you have questions about your taxes, talk to a legal advisor.

Core concept

Person who gives opinions, recommendations, or practical support for decisions.

Common phrases

  • consejero escolar

    school counselor

  • consejero financiero

    financial advisor

  • consejero legal

    legal advisor

Similar words

asesor: Offers formal, professional guidance on technical or organizational matters.
orientador: Counsels students and job-seekers about career and academic decisions and possible paths.
consultor: Consults externally, supplying domain-specific assessments and solution-oriented advice.

Definition in Spanish

Persona encargada de dar opiniones, recomendaciones o apoyo práctico para la toma de decisiones.

Word origin

The word is derived from Latin consilium 'advice, plan' plus the Spanish agentive suffix -ero, meaning 'one who gives counsel'.

Usage tips

  • Consejero names the person who gives advice while consejo names the advice itself, and saying 'mi consejero' is often followed by the context (professional or personal) to make the role clear.

Other meanings

  • consultantnoun
  • counselornoun

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