Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
consejo
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈsexo/
Meaning
- masculine nounadvice
Example
Mi madre me dio un consejo importante.
My mother gave me important advice.
More examples
Le pedí un consejo a mi profesor sobre el estudio.
I asked my teacher for advice about studying.
Core concept
A personal recommendation or opinion offered to help improve a situation or avoid a mistake.
Common phrases
dar un consejo
give advice
pedir un consejo
ask for advice
seguir un consejo
follow advice
Similar words
sugerencia: Brief, informal suggestion proposing a possible method or idea to try.
recomendación: Strongly urged recommendation that presses for a specific action or choice.
orientación: Step-by-step guidance that explains what to do next or how to carry out a task.
Definition in Spanish
Opinión o recomendación que alguien ofrece para mejorar una situación o evitar un error.
Word origin
From Latin consilium 'deliberation, counsel' via Old Spanish consejo, originally a considered piece of counsel offered to another person.
Usage tips
- Consejo is countable (un consejo, varios consejos) unlike English 'advice', and common collocations include dar un consejo and hacer caso a un consejo.