orientación entre pares
/oɾjentaθjon entɾe paɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "peer counseling" is translated into Spanish as orientación entre pares.
The phrase orientación entre pares is used in academic, psychological and social work contexts to describe support provided by individuals of similar status or age.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of orientación (guidance or orientation), entre (between/among) and pares (peers or equals).
Which one should you use?
While orientación entre pares is the default, asesoramiento entre iguales is a common synonym used in many educational and psychological contexts. For a more formal tone, you can use asesoramiento entre compañeros (counseling among peers) or consejería entre pares.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term apoyo entre pares may be prevalent.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾjentaθjon entɾe paɾes/
Did you know?
- While orientación means 'counseling' in this context, its root refers to the 'east', reflecting the historical practice of using a compass to find one's direction.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using the term consejería can be confusing because it can refer to both psychological counseling and the administrative office of a government council.
- The word pares used in this phrase can also refer to even numbers in a mathematical context, as well as to 'pairs' of things in certain older linguistic structures.
Examples in context
- El asesoramiento entre compañeros es una práctica esencial en el ámbito educativo.Peer counseling is an essential practice in the educational field.
- Promovemos el asesoramiento mutuo entre nuestros empleados para fomentar el crecimiento personal.We promote mutual counseling among our employees to encourage personal growth.
- La consejería entre pares puede ser una herramienta poderosa para superar obstáculos emocionales.Peer counseling can be a powerful tool for overcoming emotional obstacles.
- Mis amigos siempre me brindan un apoyo invaluable cuando necesito consejería entre pares.My friends always provide me with invaluable support when I need peer counseling.
- En nuestra comunidad, fomentamos las conversaciones de ayuda entre jóvenes como una forma de apoyo emocional.In our community, we encourage peer counseling conversations as a form of emotional support among young people.
- La orientación entre pares ayuda mucho a los estudiantes.Peer counseling helps students a lot.
- Buscamos voluntarios para un programa de orientación entre pares.We are looking for volunteers for a peer counseling program.
- La orientación entre pares es muy efectiva en la escuela.Peer counseling is very effective in school.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about campus support services.
- JavierHola Sofía, ¿conoces el programa de orientación entre pares?Hi Sofía, do you know about the peer counseling program?
- SofíaSí, Javier, creo que es muy útil.Yes, Javier, I think it is very useful.
- JavierQuisiera inscribirme en la orientación entre pares.I would like to enroll in peer counseling.
- SofíaPuedes ir a la oficina hoy mismo.You can go to the office today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
