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How to Say "counsel" in Spanish

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abogados

ah-bwoh-GAH-dohs/aβoˈɣaðos/

nounA2formal
Use 'abogados' when referring to legal professionals or a group of lawyers providing legal counsel.
A storybook illustration showing a male and a female figure, both dressed in simple dark professional suits, each holding a brown briefcase. A large, balanced scale of justice is visible between them.

Examples

El abogado ofreció su counsel al cliente.

The lawyer offered his counsel to the client.

Los abogados están revisando el contrato.

The lawyers are reviewing the contract.

Necesitamos contratar a buenos abogados para este caso.

We need to hire good attorneys for this case.

El bufete tiene diez abogados especialistas en derecho fiscal.

The law firm has ten lawyers specializing in tax law.

Plural Form

This is the plural form of the noun 'abogado' (lawyer). You use it when referring to two or more lawyers.

Confusing Singular and Plural

Mistake: “Using 'abogado' when referring to multiple people.”

Correction: Remember the 's' at the end makes it plural: 'Un abogado' (one) vs. 'muchos abogados' (many).

consejo

/kon-SEH-ho//konˈse.xo/

nounA2
Use 'consejo' when referring to advice, guidance, or a recommendation given by anyone, not necessarily a legal professional.
A wise older woman sitting across a small table from a young person, gently pointing toward a clear, bright path visible in the distance, symbolizing giving good advice.

Examples

Le pedí consejo a mi mentor sobre mi carrera.

I asked my mentor for counsel about my career.

Mi madre siempre me da buenos consejos.

My mother always gives me good advice.

¿Puedo pedirte un consejo sobre qué coche comprar?

Can I ask your advice on which car to buy?

Gracias por el consejo, lo tendré en cuenta.

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind.

A Countable Noun in Spanish

Unlike the English word 'advice', which is usually treated as a single concept, 'consejo' is countable. You can have 'un consejo' (one piece of advice) or 'varios consejos' (several pieces of advice).

Forgetting You Can Use the Plural

Mistake: “Necesito un consejo. (When you need multiple tips)”

Correction: Necesito unos consejos. (I need some advice/a few tips.) Don't be afraid to use the plural form 'consejos' when you're talking about more than one tip.

Abogados vs. Consejo

The most common mistake is using 'abogados' when you simply mean general advice. Remember, 'abogados' specifically refers to legal professionals or their collective body, while 'consejo' is for any type of guidance or recommendation.

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