aconsejar
“aconsejar” means “to advise” in Spanish (giving someone guidance or an opinion on what they should do).
to advise
Also: to recommend
📝 In Action
Mi madre me aconseja siempre con mucha paciencia.
A1My mother always advises me with a lot of patience.
El doctor me aconsejó que durmiera ocho horas.
B1The doctor advised me to sleep for eight hours.
Te aconsejaría que leyeras el contrato antes de firmar.
B2I would advise you to read the contract before signing.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aconsejar
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How do you say 'I advise you (informal) to go' using 'que'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'consiliari', which means to take counsel or deliberate, coming from 'consilium' (plan or advice).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aconsejar' and 'recomendar'?
They are very similar. 'Aconsejar' often feels more personal or expert-based (like a doctor or a wise friend), while 'recomendar' is more common for things like movies, books, or products.
Do I always have to use the subjunctive with this verb?
Not if you follow it directly with an infinitive (the base -ar/-er/-ir form). You can say 'Te aconsejo estudiar'. But if you use 'que', you must use the subjunctive: 'Te aconsejo que estudies'.
How do I say 'I advise against it'?
You can use the word 'desaconsejar', which means exactly that: 'Lo desaconsejo'.