The Subjunctive Mood of Aconsejar is used to express recommendations, suggestions, or advice in a subjective manner, for example: Es importante que me aconsejes sobre qué hacer. (It’s important that you advise me on what to do.)

Aconsejar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Aconsejar generally means to advise or recommend, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To advise or recommend: For example, Es importante que me aconsejes qué hacer (It’s important that you advise me what to do).

To suggest or propose: For example, Te aconsejo que vayamos al cine esta noche (I suggest we go to the movies tonight).

To counsel or guide: For example, El psicólogo me aconsejó que meditara más (The psychologist advised me to meditate more).

To warn or caution (colloquial): For example, Te aconsejo que no le digas eso a tu jefe (I advise you not to say that to your boss).

Examples

Examples of Aconsejar in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que aconsejes a tus hijos que estudien y se esfuercen en la escuela. (It’s important that you advise your children to study and work hard in school.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades de liderazgo, te aconsejamos que tomes un curso de capacitación. (To improve your leadership skills, we advise you to take a training course.)

Mis amigos aconsejan que visite ese nuevo restaurante que acaba de abrir. (My friends advise that I visit that new restaurant that just opened.)

Antes de viajar, aconsejamos que revises las advertencias de viaje del gobierno. (Before traveling, we advise that you check the government’s travel warnings.)

Para mantener una buena salud, los expertos aconsejan que comamos más frutas y verduras. (To maintain good health, experts advise that we eat more fruits and vegetables.)

Aunque es difícil, aconsejo que seas honesto con tu pareja sobre tus sentimientos. (Although it’s difficult, I advise that you be honest with your partner about your feelings.)

Para ahorrar dinero, mis padres aconsejan que reduzca mis gastos innecesarios. (To save money, my parents advise that I reduce my unnecessary expenses.)

Aunque es una decisión difícil, aconsejamos que aceptes la oferta de trabajo. (Although it’s a difficult decision, we advise that you accept the job offer.)

Antes de comprar un coche nuevo, aconsejo que investigues bien las opciones. (Before buying a new car, I advise that you research the options thoroughly.)

Para mejorar tu español, tus profesores aconsejan que practiques conversando con hablantes nativos. (To improve your Spanish, your teachers advise that you practice by conversing with native speakers.)

Aunque es una decisión personal, aconsejamos que consideres todas las consecuencias antes de actuar. (Although it’s a personal decision, we advise that you consider all the consequences before acting.)

Para mantener una relación sana, aconsejo que comuniques tus necesidades claramente a tu pareja. (To maintain a healthy relationship, I advise that you clearly communicate your needs to your partner.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.