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"Aconsejar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to advise", and "asesorar" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to advise". Learn more about the difference between "aconsejar" and "asesorar" below.
aconsejar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suggest)
a. to advise
Las autoridades aconsejan permanecer adentro durante la tormenta.The authorities advise everyone to stay inside during the storm.
b. to recommend
El médico le aconsejó reposo para curar su lesión de rodilla.The doctor recommended rest to help his knee recover.
a. to make advisable
La gran afluencia de turistas aconseja restringir la entrada al parque.The huge tourist influx makes limiting access to the park advisable.
aconsejarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
asesorar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to advise
Los inversores tienen un experto en finanzas que los asesora.The investors have a financial expert who advises them.
b. to give legal advice to
El abogado hizo una fortuna asesorando a famosos y deportistas.The lawyer made a fortune giving legal advice to celebrities and athletes.
c. to act as a consultant to (company)
Nuestra agencia de calificación de riesgo asesora multinacionales.Our financial services company acts as a consultant to multinational corporations.
asesorarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to take legal advice
Quiero asesorarme sobre cómo entablar una demanda.I want to take legal advice on how to file a lawsuit.
c. to consult
Yo me asesoraría con un agente inmobiliario antes de poner tu casa en venta.I would consult with a real estate agent before putting your house up for sale.
