el
masculine
/konˈsexo/
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Translation
advice, tip, council, board
Word origin
From Latin consilium ('deliberation, advice, council'), from consulere ('to consult, to take counsel'). The same root gives English 'counsel' and 'council'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- consilium
- English cognates
- counsel, council, consult
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralconsejos
Examples
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I am going to give you a piece of friendly advice: think carefully before signing.
administración propuesta martes.
The board of directors will vote on the proposal next Tuesday.
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The best advice he gave me was to learn to say no when it is necessary.
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Take my advice and rest this weekend.
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I never ask my uncle for advice about money.
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