consejo
“consejo” means “advice” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
advice
Also: tip, counsel
📝 In Action
Mi madre siempre me da buenos consejos.
A2My mother always gives me good advice.
¿Puedo pedirte un consejo sobre qué coche comprar?
A2Can I ask your advice on which car to buy?
Gracias por el consejo, lo tendré en cuenta.
B1Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind.
council
Also: board, committee
📝 In Action
El consejo de la ciudad aprobó la nueva ley.
B1The city council approved the new law.
La decisión fue tomada por el consejo de administración de la empresa.
B2The decision was made by the company's board of directors.
El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU se reunirá mañana.
C1The UN Security Council will meet tomorrow.
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Which sentence uses 'consejo' to mean a group of people?
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📚 Etymology▼
It comes from the Latin word 'consilium'. This word had a double meaning, just like today: it could mean 'deliberation' or 'advice' from one person, or it could mean 'a group of advisors' or 'a council'.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'consejo' and 'aviso'?
Great question! A 'consejo' is a suggestion about what someone should do, like helpful advice from a friend. An 'aviso' is more like a warning, a notice, or an announcement. For example, 'aviso de tormenta' is a storm warning, not storm advice.
Is it 'un consejo' or 'una conseja'?
'Consejo' is always masculine, so it's 'un consejo' or 'los consejos'. There is a rare word, 'conseja', but it means an old fable or folk tale, not advice. So for advice, always use the masculine form.