B2 noun Neutral

counselor

/ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

A professional trained to provide guidance, support, and advice on personal, social, psychological, or career-related issues. In a legal context, it can also refer to a person who conducts a case in court or gives legal advice.

Ejemplos

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1

I decided to talk to a school counselor about my anxiety regarding university applications.

I decided to talk to a school counselor about my anxiety regarding university applications.

2

The victim was referred to a trauma counselor to assist with their recovery process.

The victim was referred to a trauma counselor to assist with their recovery process.

3

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you should really just go see a counselor.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you should really just go see a counselor.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
counselor
Verb
counsel
Adjetivo
counseling
Relacionado
counseling
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'sel' in counselor as standing for 'Self-Help'. A counselor helps you help yourself.

Quiz rápido

After the stressful event, the company provided a grief _______ to help employees talk through their feelings.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: counselor

Ejemplos

1

I decided to talk to a school counselor about my anxiety regarding university applications.

everyday

I decided to talk to a school counselor about my anxiety regarding university applications.

2

The victim was referred to a trauma counselor to assist with their recovery process.

formal

The victim was referred to a trauma counselor to assist with their recovery process.

3

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you should really just go see a counselor.

informal

If you're feeling overwhelmed, you should really just go see a counselor.

4

The research highlights the critical role of the counselor in facilitating behavioral change among patients.

academic

The research highlights the critical role of the counselor in facilitating behavioral change among patients.

5

The firm hired a professional counselor to manage the outplacement services for departing executives.

business

The firm hired a professional counselor to manage the outplacement services for departing executives.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
counselor
Verb
counsel
Adjetivo
counseling
Relacionado
counseling

Colocaciones comunes

guidance counselor A person who helps students with academic or personal problems.
marriage counselor A professional who helps couples resolve relationship issues.
camp counselor A person, usually a young adult, who supervises children at a summer camp.
legal counselor An attorney or lawyer who provides legal advice.
seek a counselor To look for professional help or advice.

Frases Comunes

legal counsel

Legal advice or a lawyer representing a client.

wise counsel

Very good and sensible advice.

to keep one's own counsel

To keep one's thoughts, plans, or opinions to oneself.

Se confunde a menudo con

counselor vs councilor

A councilor is a member of a local government council, while a counselor provides advice or therapy.

counselor vs consul

A consul is a government official living in a foreign city to protect their country's citizens and interests.

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Notas de uso

In American English, 'counselor' is spelled with one 'l', whereas in British English, it is spelled 'counsellor'. It is used broadly for anyone whose job is to give advice, but it most commonly refers to mental health or school professionals.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word by confusing it with 'councilor' (government official) or 'council' (a group of people). Remember that 'counsel' relates to advice, while 'council' relates to a meeting or committee.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'sel' in counselor as standing for 'Self-Help'. A counselor helps you help yourself.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'conseillier', from Latin 'consiliarius', from 'consilium' meaning plan, opinion, or consultation.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Commonly used with the verbs 'seek', 'see', or 'consult'
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Contexto cultural

In the United States, school counselors play a vital role in the education system, helping students with everything from mental health to university applications.

Quiz rápido

After the stressful event, the company provided a grief _______ to help employees talk through their feelings.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: counselor

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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