consejo
/konˈsexo/masculine
The English word "tip" (meaning a piece of advice) is translated into Spanish as consejo. Wiktionary also lists tip.
Meaning: piece of advice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| consejo | /konˈsexo/ | masculine |
| tip | /ˈtip/ | masculine |
When you are offering or receiving a piece of advice, use consejo. Note that while the English word "tip" can also refer to a monetary gratuity, consejo refers exclusively to advice and cannot be used to mean a monetary tip.
Which one should you use?
In English, the word "tip" can mean either a piece of advice or a monetary gratuity. In Spanish, these are distinct: consejo is used only for advice.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of consejo is consejos.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈsexo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using propina to mean a piece of advice. While English speakers often make this mistake, propina refers only to a monetary tip for service.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, giving a consejo is often seen as an act of intimacy or closeness. Offering one to a complete stranger might be perceived as being overly intrusive or 'metiche'.
- The word consejo can also mean 'council' or 'board' in a formal political context, such as a 'consejo de ministros' (council of ministers).
- The word consejo is a direct cognate of the English word 'counsel', meaning they share the same Latin ancestor. This makes it easier to remember than many other Spanish nouns.
Examples in context
- María me dio un buen consejo.Mary gave me a good tip.This sentence shows how someone can give a good consejo.Tatoeba #2668599 by marcelostockle, translation #9496052 by DJ_Saidez
- Gracias por el consejo. Lo probaré.Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try.This sentence is useful for thanking someone for a consejo.Tatoeba #5012538 by diegohn, translation #325820 by sundown
- Gracias por el consejo útil.Thanks for the useful tip.This sentence shows how to express thanks for a useful consejo.Tatoeba #10449964 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10037966 by CK
- Le dejé una propina generosa al camarero.I left a generous tip for the waiter.
- ¡Le agradezco su ayuda!I appreciate your help!
- ¡Estoy muy agradecido/a!I'm very grateful!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel is asking Sofia for help with his studies.
- DanielSofía, ¿tienes algún consejo para estudiar más?Sofía, do you have any tips for studying more?
- SofíaSí, mi mejor consejo es descansar cada hora.Yes, my best tip is to rest every hour.
- DanielEs un consejo muy simple pero útil.It is a very simple but useful tip.
- SofíaDe nada, Daniel. ¡Mucho éxito con todo!You're welcome, Daniel. Much success with everything!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tip” translations and entries consejo, tip, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consejo, tip, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
