B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
counselor
Verb
counsel
Adjetivo
counseling
Relacionado
counseling
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: counselor

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
counselor
Verb
counsel
Adjetivo
counseling
Relacionado
counseling

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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.

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: counselor

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

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.

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