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"Consejero" is a noun which is often translated as "counselor", and "consejería" is a noun which is often translated as "ministry". Learn more about the difference between "consejero" and "consejería" below.
el consejero, la consejera(
kohn
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seh
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heh
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roh
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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).
masculine or feminine noun
a. counselor
Están viendo una consejera para tratar de salvar su matrimonio.They're seeing a counselor to try to save their marriage.
b. advisor
Mi consejero financiero me dijo que vendiera estas acciones.My financial advisor told me that I should sell these stocks.
c. consultant
Jaime es un consejero legal para el gobierno.Jaime is a legal consultant for the government.
a. member
La mesa directiva tiene ocho consejeros.The executive board has eight members.
b. director
Uno de los consejeros del consejo administrativo ordenó una auditoría.One of the administrative council directors ordered an audit.
3. (government official)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. minister
Iñaki Anasagasti fue un consejero del País Vasco en los años ochenta.Iñaki Anasagasti was a minister in the Basque Country in the eighties.
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la consejería(
kohn
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seh
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heh
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ree
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ah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (regional government department)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. ministry
El presidente antes trabajaba en la Consejería de Sanidad de la Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid.The president used to work in the Madrid Regional Government's Ministry of Health.
2. (position)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. ministry
García asumirá la Consejería de Economía pese a estar implicado en un caso de corrupción.Garcia will take up his post at the Ministry of Economy despite being implicated in a corruption case.
3. (facilities)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. department
Mañana visitaré la Consejería de Agricultura para informarme sobre mis derechos como propietario de tierras.I'm going to the Agriculture Department tomorrow to find out about my rights as a landowner.
b. office
La Consejería de Educación se encuentra situada en el centro de la ciudad.The Education Office can be found in the city center.
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