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"Psicólogo" is a noun which is often translated as "psychologist", and "consejero" is a noun which is often translated as "counselor". Learn more about the difference between "psicólogo" and "consejero" below.
el psicólogo, la psicóloga(
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koh
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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. psychologist
Mi psicólogo dice que mi principal problema es mi baja autoestima.My psychologist says my main problem is lack of self-esteem.
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el consejero, la consejera(
kohn
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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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