B2 verb Neutral #5 más común

consult

/kənˈsʌlt/

To seek information or advice from someone with expertise or from a reference book. It can also mean to discuss something with someone before making a decision to ensure all factors are considered.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to consult the weather forecast before we plan our hike.

I need to check the weather report before we go hiking.

2

The government will consult with legal experts before implementing the new policy.

The government will seek advice from lawyers before starting the new rule.

3

Go consult your brother; he's the one who knows how the TV works.

Ask your brother because he knows how to use the TV.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjetivo
consultative
Relacionado
consultant
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Consultant.' A consultant is a person you 'consult' when you don't have the answer yourself.

Quiz rápido

Before making a final decision on the house, we need to ___ a financial advisor.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: consult

Ejemplos

1

I need to consult the weather forecast before we plan our hike.

everyday

I need to check the weather report before we go hiking.

2

The government will consult with legal experts before implementing the new policy.

formal

The government will seek advice from lawyers before starting the new rule.

3

Go consult your brother; he's the one who knows how the TV works.

informal

Ask your brother because he knows how to use the TV.

4

Students are encouraged to consult primary sources when writing their thesis.

academic

Students should use original documents for their research papers.

5

We must consult the stakeholders before we finalize the budget for next year.

business

We need to talk to the interested parties before finishing the budget.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjetivo
consultative
Relacionado
consultant

Colocaciones comunes

consult a specialist to seek expert advice from a professional
consult a map to check a map for directions
consult with colleagues to talk things over with coworkers
consult a dictionary to look up a word's meaning
widely consulted frequently used as a source of information

Frases Comunes

consult with

to have a discussion with someone to get their opinion

closely consulted

to be involved in every step of a decision-making process

consult the records

to look at historical or official documents

Se confunde a menudo con

consult vs insult

Insult means to say something rude, while consult means to ask for advice.

consult vs counsel

Counsel is often the advice itself or the act of giving it, while consult is the act of seeking it.

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Notas de uso

Use 'consult' as a transitive verb when checking a book or expert (e.g., 'consult a doctor'). Use 'consult with' when emphasizing a mutual discussion between equals.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget that 'consult' can be used without 'with' when referring to a source of information, like a book or a map.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Consultant.' A consultant is a person you 'consult' when you don't have the answer yourself.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'consultare', which means to take counsel or deliberate.

Patrones gramaticales

consult + object (noun) consult with + person present participle: consulting
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Contexto cultural

In professional Western environments, consulting stakeholders is considered a vital part of ethical management and 'due diligence'.

Quiz rápido

Before making a final decision on the house, we need to ___ a financial advisor.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: consult

Palabras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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