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aconsejo

ah-kohn-SAY-hoh/akonˈsexo/

“aconsejo” means “I advise” in Spanish (giving a recommendation).

I advise, I suggest

Also: I recommend
VerbA2regular ar
A wise older explorer in a sunlit forest pointing a younger hiker toward a safe, clear path.
gerundaconsejando
past Participleaconsejado
infinitiveaconsejar

📝 In Action

Te aconsejo que llegues temprano.

A2

I advise you to arrive early.

Yo le aconsejo este restaurante; es mi favorito.

B1

I recommend this restaurant to you; it is my favorite.

No te aconsejo caminar solo por la noche.

A2

I don't suggest walking alone at night.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desaconsejo (I advise against)

Common Collocations

  • te aconsejo que – I advise you to
  • le aconsejo sinceramente – I sincerely advise you

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesaconsejaran
yoaconsejara
túaconsejaras
vosotrosaconsejarais
nosotrosaconsejáramos
él/ella/ustedaconsejara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesaconsejen
yoaconseje
túaconsejes
vosotrosaconsejéis
nosotrosaconsejemos
él/ella/ustedaconseje

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesaconsejaron
yoaconsejé
túaconsejaste
vosotrosaconsejasteis
nosotrosaconsejamos
él/ella/ustedaconsejó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesaconsejaban
yoaconsejaba
túaconsejabas
vosotrosaconsejabais
nosotrosaconsejábamos
él/ella/ustedaconsejaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesaconsejan
yoaconsejo
túaconsejas
vosotrosaconsejáis
nosotrosaconsejamos
él/ella/ustedaconseja
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aconsejo" in Spanish:

i advise→i recommend→i suggest→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aconsejo

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to say 'I advise you to eat'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
consejo(advice) — Noun
aconsejable(advisable) — Adjective
consejero(advisor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'consiliare', meaning to deliberate or take counsel. It is closely related to 'consilium', which means a plan or advice.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: counselPortuguese: aconselho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'aconsejo' and 'recomiendo'?

They are very similar! 'Aconsejo' is slightly more personal or serious, like a mentor giving advice. 'Recomiendo' is used more often for things like movies, books, or restaurants.

Can I use 'aconsejo' without the word 'que'?

Yes, if you follow it directly with a thing. For example: 'Te aconsejo paciencia' (I advise [you have] patience).