Inklingo

asesor

ah-seh-SOR/aseˈsoɾ/

asesor means advisor in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

advisor, consultant

Also: counselor
NounmB1
A professional person in a suit leaning over a table to point at a colorful map for another person.

📝 In Action

Necesito hablar con mi asesor financiero antes de comprar la casa.

B1

I need to talk to my financial advisor before buying the house.

El presidente tiene un grupo de asesores muy capaces.

B2

The president has a group of very capable advisors.

Ella trabaja como asesora de imagen para celebridades.

B1

She works as an image consultant for celebrities.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • consultor (consultant)
  • consejero (counselor/advisor)

Antonyms

  • aprendiz (apprentice/learner)

Common Collocations

  • asesor fiscaltax advisor
  • asesor legallegal advisor
  • asesor de ventassales consultant

advisory

Also: consulting
AdjectivemB2formal
A small group of people sitting in a circle of chairs, one person holding a clipboard and listening intently.

📝 In Action

El comité asesor se reunirá el próximo lunes.

B2

The advisory committee will meet next Monday.

Ella realiza labores asesoras en la empresa.

C1

She performs advisory duties at the company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • consultivo (consultative)

Common Collocations

  • cuerpo asesoradvisory body
  • servicio asesoradvisory service

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "asesor" in Spanish:

advisoradvisoryconsultantconsultingcounselor

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: asesor

Question 1 of 2

Which of these people is an 'asesor fiscal'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
asesorar(to advise/consult)Verb
asesoría(consultancy/office)Noun
asesoramiento(advice/guidance)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'assidere,' which literally means 'to sit beside.' Historically, an 'asesor' was someone who sat next to a judge to provide expert legal help.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: assessorFrench: assesseur

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an 'asesor' and a 'consultor'?

They are very similar! An 'asesor' often has a more long-term relationship providing ongoing guidance, while a 'consultor' is often hired for a specific, short-term project to solve a particular problem.

Can I use 'asesor' for a school counselor?

Usually, school counselors are called 'orientadores.' 'Asesor' is mostly used for business, finance, or technical experts.