advise

S2 W2

BrE /ədˈvaɪz/ AmE /ədˈvaɪz/

verb en → es

past advised pp advised ing advising

1 RECOMMEND [transitive] B1

to give someone a suggestion about what they should do, based on your knowledge or experience

aconsejar, recomendar

  • advise somebody to do something

Collocations advise someone to be careful · advise a course of action

  • He advised me to take the job.

    Me aconsejó que aceptara el trabajo.

2 LEGAL [transitive] B2

to give someone professional advice, especially legal or financial advice

asesorar, asistir legalmente

  • advise somebody on something

Collocations advise a client on their rights · advise someone on investments

  • The lawyer advised the company on its legal obligations.

    El abogado asesoró a la empresa sobre sus obligaciones legales.

Phrasal verbs

advise against DISCOURAGE B2

aconsejar no hacer algo, desalentar

  • The doctor advised against going on the trip.

    El médico aconsejó no ir de viaje.

advise of INFORM C1

informar sobre algo, notificar

  • Please advise us of any changes to your address.

    Por favor, avísenos de cualquier cambio en su dirección.

Idioms

advise someone out of something C1

aconsejar a alguien que no haga algo

  • He tried to buy the house, but his lawyer advised him out of it.

    Intentó comprar la casa, pero su abogado le aconsejó que no lo hiciera.