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consejos

kon-SE-jos

nounmA1
advice?General guidance or recommendations,tips?Practical suggestions
Also:counsel?Formal guidance,pieces of advice?Literal translation of the plural form

📝 In Action

Necesito consejos para mi viaje a México.

A1

I need advice for my trip to Mexico.

Mi abuela siempre me da buenos consejos.

A2

My grandmother always gives me good advice (or 'good tips').

¿Tienes algunos consejos de estudio para el examen final?

B1

Do you have any study tips for the final exam?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • recomendaciones (recommendations)
  • sugerencias (suggestions)

Common Collocations

  • pedir consejos – to ask for advice
  • dar consejos – to give advice
  • seguir un consejo – to follow a piece of advice

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural in Spanish

Even though English treats 'advice' as a mass noun (uncountable) and usually doesn't make it plural, the Spanish word 'consejos' is almost always used in its plural form, even when referring to just one suggestion.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular for 'Advice'

Mistake: "Dame un consejo."

Correction: Dame consejos. (While 'un consejo' is grammatically correct for 'one tip,' Spanish speakers overwhelmingly use the plural 'consejos' when asking for general guidance.)

⭐ Usage Tips

How to Ask for Advice

A very natural way to ask for general advice is simply: '¿Me das unos consejos?' ('Can you give me some advice?').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: consejos

Question 1 of 2

Which English sentence correctly uses the meaning of 'consejos'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'consejos' plural when 'advice' in English is usually singular?

This is a common difference between the two languages! English treats 'advice' as an uncountable substance, but Spanish treats 'consejo' as a countable unit, meaning 'a piece of advice.' Therefore, when asking for general guidance, you are asking for multiple 'pieces'—'consejos' (plural).

Can I use 'consejo' (singular)?

Yes, but be precise. 'Un consejo' means 'one specific tip.' If you want general help or a few ideas, always use 'consejos' (plural). The singular form is also used for formal bodies, like 'el consejo de administración' (the board of directors).