consejos
/konsexos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tips" is translated into Spanish as consejos.
consejos refers to small pieces of practical advice used to help someone do something better.
Which one should you use?
The diminutive form consejito can be used to mean "little tip".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is consejo.
How do you pronounce it?
/konsexos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly treat consejo as an uncountable noun like the English word "advice", but in Spanish, you can count them as un consejo or dos consejos.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for 'tips' in the sense of gratuities for a waiter, you should never use consejos, as that specifically refers to verbal advice.
- In certain Latin American contexts, the word consejo can also refer to a formal 'council' or 'board', such as a 'city council'.
- Spanish uses the word consejo for 'tip' in a way that is closely related to the English word 'council', as both derive from the Latin consilium.
Examples in context
- Consejos para hornear un pastel.Tips to bake a cake.This sentence is useful for seeing how to provide tips for a specific task like baking.Tatoeba #4611613 by DarkHollow, translation #4609645 by LeeSooHa
- Estos consejos podrían salvarte la vida.These tips may save your life.This sentence shows how tips can be used in a context regarding safety.Tatoeba #1640213 by marcelostockle, translation #1640206 by Spamster
- Quizás hoy podrías darnos un par de consejos sobre cómo utilizar los diccionarios.Maybe today you can give us a couple of tips about how to use the dictionaries.This sentence demonstrates how to ask for tips or advice on using a specific tool.Tatoeba #1943438 by camilou, translation #1943439 by camilou
- Recuerda seguir los consejos de seguridad durante tu viaje.Remember to follow the safety tips during your trip.
- ¿Podrías darme algunas recomendaciones para mejorar mi habilidad en el español?Could you give me some tips to improve my Spanish skills?
- Tengo un consejito para ti: relájate y disfruta del viaje.I have a little tip for you: relax and enjoy the trip.
- Si vas a visitar México, aquí tienes algunos datos útiles para tener en cuenta.If you're planning to visit Mexico, here are some useful tips to keep in mind.
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Example conversation
Javier is asking María for advice on improving his Spanish.
- JavierMaría, ¿tienes algunos consejos para aprender español?María, do you have some tips for learning Spanish?
- MaríaSí, Javier, lee libros y escucha música.Yes, Javier, read books and listen to music.
- JavierGracias por los consejos, los voy a seguir.Thanks for the tips, I'm going to follow them.
- MaríaDe nada, ¡mucha suerte con tu estudio!You're welcome, good luck with your study!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
