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"A" is a preposition which is often translated as "to", and "asesor" is a noun which is often translated as "advisor". Learn more about the difference between "a" and "asesor" below.
a, la a(
ah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Podía respirar a duras penas.He was hardly able to breathe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡A fregar los platos!Go do the dishes!
¡A la cama!Off to bed!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantaría ganar dinero a espuertas.I would love to earn lots of money.
Llovía a cántaros.It was pouring.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. A
El circuito transporta una corriente de 1 A.The circuit carries a current of 1 A.
La intensidad de la corriente eléctrica se mide en A.The intensity of an electric current is measured in A.
el asesor, la asesora(
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sohr
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (counselor)
a. advisor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi tío es un asesor al embajador de Egipto.My uncle is an advisor to the ambassador of Egypt.
b. adviser (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El asesor de seguridad del primer ministro le sugirió que no compareciera en público justo después del atentado.The Prime Minister's security adviser suggested that he not appear in public immediately after the attack.
c. consultant
El concejal municipal está reunido con su asesor personal para tratar un asunto privado.The town councilor is in a meeting with his personal consultant to talk about a private matter.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (consulting)
a. advisory
El comité asesor está a favor de pagar dividendos a los accionistas de la compañía.The advisory committee is in favor of paying dividends to the company's shareholders.
