aconselhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to advise, to counsel

   to give advice or recommendations to someone

2. 2.

   to recommend

   to suggest a course of action as being good or appropriate

Examples

• "O médico me aconselhou a fazer mais exercícios."

  The doctor advised me to exercise more.

• "Eu não aconselho você a sair sozinho à noite."

  I don't advise you to go out alone at night.

• "Minha mãe sempre me aconselha quando tenho problemas."

  My mother always gives me advice when I have problems.

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition "a" before an infinitive (aconselhar a fazer) or before a person (aconselhar alguém). Can also be followed by "que + subjunctive" for recommendations. Register is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts.