consultation

S2 W2

BrE /kənˈsʌl.teɪ.ʃən/ AmE /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 MEETING [singular] B1

a formal meeting between two or more people to discuss a problem, plan something, etc.

consulta, reunión, entrevista

  • have a consultation with somebody about/over something

Collocations doctor's consultation · patient consultation

  • The doctor’s consultation lasted for an hour.

    La consulta con el médico duró una hora.

2 DISCUSSION [singular] B1

a discussion or debate about a subject, especially one that is organized officially

debate, discusión, consulta

  • hold a consultation on something

Collocations public consultation · government consultation

  • The government held a public consultation about the new law.

    El gobierno realizó una consulta pública sobre la nueva ley.

3 LEGAL [singular] B2

the process of asking for legal advice from a lawyer or other professional, especially before making an important decision

consulta jurídica, asesoramiento legal

  • seek legal consultation

Collocations legal consultation · professional consultation

  • Before signing the contract, he sought a legal consultation.

    Antes de firmar el contrato, buscó una consulta jurídica.

4 MEDICAL [singular] B1

a medical examination or interview with a doctor to discuss health problems and receive advice

consulta médica, revisión médica

  • have a consultation

Collocations medical consultation · doctor's consultation

  • She had a medical consultation for her back pain.

    Ella tuvo una consulta médica por el dolor de espalda.

5 NEGOTIATION [singular] B2

a formal discussion or negotiation between two parties, especially to reach an agreement

negociación, discusión formal

  • enter into a consultation

Collocations business consultation · trade consultation

  • The two companies entered into a consultation to discuss the merger.

    Las dos empresas entraron en una negociación para discutir la fusión.

6 ADVICE [singular] B2

the advice or guidance given by a professional, especially in legal or medical matters

asesoramiento, consejo profesional

  • give/receive consultation

Collocations legal advice · medical advice

  • She received legal consultation from a lawyer.

    Ella recibió asesoramiento legal de un abogado.

7 PUBLIC [singular] B2

a process in which the public is asked for opinions or suggestions about a proposed change or new policy

consulta pública, participación ciudadana

  • carry out a consultation

Collocations public opinion · community feedback

  • The city council carried out a public consultation on the new park project.

    El concejo municipal llevó a cabo una consulta pública sobre el nuevo proyecto del parque.

8 EDUCATION [singular] B2

a meeting between teachers, parents, and students to discuss the student's progress or problems in school

reunión escolar, entrevista educativa

  • have a consultation

Collocations parent-teacher meeting · student progress discussion

  • The parents had a consultation with the teacher about their child's grades.

    Los padres tuvieron una reunión con el maestro sobre las calificaciones de su hijo.