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la

feminine

/konseˈxeɾa/

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Translation

adviser, counsellor

Word origin

From consejo ('advice'), from Latin consilium ('counsel, deliberation'). The same root gives English 'counsel' and 'council'.

Origin
Latin
Root
consilium
English cognates
counsel, council

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconsejeras

Examples

alumnos .

The school counsellor helps the pupils with their questions.

nombrada regional.

She was appointed adviser to the regional government.

.

My grandmother was always my best adviser.

invertir.

The adviser recommended that we save before investing.

¿ ?

Have you already spoken with the counsellor about your career?

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This word is part of lesson 100.