advice
Significado: Guidance or recommendations about what to do
The word 'advice' is an uncountable noun referring to suggestions or recommendations offered about what someone should do. The verb form is 'advise.' Common collocations include 'give advice,' 'take advice,' and 'seek advice.'
Ejemplos
- Can I give you some advice? 我能给你一些建议吗?¿Puedo darte un consejo?アドバイスをしてもいいですか?조언을 해도 될까요?
- She asked her lawyer for legal advice. 她向律师寻求法律建议。Ella pidió asesoramiento legal a su abogado.彼女は弁護士に法的助言を求めました。그녀는 변호사에게 법적 조언을 구했습니다.
- My advice is to wait before making a decision. 我的建议是在做决定前等一等。Mi consejo es esperar antes de tomar una decisión.私のアドバイスは、決定を下す前に待つことです。제 조언은 결정을 내리기 전에 기다리라는 것입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'avis' meaning 'opinion', from Vulgar Latin '*advisum', from Latin phrase 'ad visum' (according to one's view), from 'ad-' (to) + 'visum' (seen), past participle of 'videre' (to see).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
A common mistake is confusing 'advice' (noun) with 'advise' (verb). Remember: you give advice (noun), but you advise someone (verb). The pronunciation differs too—advice ends with an 's' sound, advise with a 'z' sound.
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