el

masculine

/konˈsexo/

#715 of 5,000 Core 1000

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.

The board of directors will vote on the proposal next Tuesday.

The best advice he gave me was to learn to say no when it is necessary.

Take my advice and rest this weekend.

I never ask my uncle for advice about money.

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This word is part of lesson 15.