council

a group of people who are elected or chosen to make decisions for a town, city, or area

consejo municipal, comité

• the council

Collocations city council · town council

• The council has decided to build a new library.

  El consejo municipal ha decidido construir una nueva biblioteca.

an organization that gives advice or makes decisions about something important, especially in a particular area of activity

consejo, comité

• the council

Collocations consumer council · trade union council

• The trade union council is meeting to discuss new policies.

  El consejo sindical se reúne para discutir nuevas políticas.

a formal or official meeting of a council, committee, etc.

reunión del consejo, sesión

• the council

Collocations council meeting · council session

• The next council meeting is on Tuesday.

  La próxima reunión del consejo es el martes.

the advice or opinion given by a group of people who are experts in their field

consejo, opinión

• council

Collocations health council advice · environmental council opinion

• The health council advises against smoking in public places.

  El consejo de salud aconseja no fumar en lugares públicos.

a court that deals with certain types of cases, such as family law or immigration issues

tribunal, juzgado

• the council

Collocations family court council · immigration tribunal council

• The immigration tribunal council ruled in favor of the applicant.

  El tribunal de inmigración dictaminó a favor del solicitante.

a group of people who were part of the government or administration in medieval times, especially in Scotland and Ireland

consejo histórico, tribunal

• the council

Collocations ancient Scottish council · historical Irish council

• The ancient Scottish council was responsible for the governance of the kingdom.

  El antiguo consejo escocés era responsable de la gobernanza del reino.

a group of people who are in charge of the affairs of a religious community or organization

consejo religioso, comunidad

• the council

Collocations religious council meeting · ecclesiastical council

• The religious council met to discuss the future of their community.

  El consejo religioso se reunió para discutir el futuro de su comunidad.

a group that is responsible for the management and oversight of schools or educational institutions in a particular area

consejo escolar, comité educativo

• the council

Collocations school board council · education authority council

• The school board council is planning to build a new high school.

  El consejo escolar está planeando construir una nueva escuela secundaria.