The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Aconsejar is used to give advice or recommendations, for example Aconseja a tu hermano que estudie más. (Advise your brother to study more.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Aconsejar generally means to advise or counsel, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To advise or recommend: This is the most common meaning. For example, Aconseja a tu hermano que estudie más (Advise your brother to study more).

To suggest or propose: For example, Aconsejadme un buen restaurante (Suggest a good restaurant to me).

To warn or caution (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean to warn someone, often with a threatening tone. For example, ¡Aconsejale que no vuelva a hacerlo! (Warn him not to do that again!)

To reprimand or scold (rude): In a rude or aggressive context, it can mean to reprimand or scold someone harshly. For example, ¡Aconsejalo bien para que aprenda la lección! (Scold him good so he learns his lesson!)

Examples

Examples of Aconsejar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Cuando tu amigo esté indeciso sobre qué carrera estudiar, aconseja que elija algo que le apasione. (When your friend is undecided about what career to study, advise them to choose something they are passionate about.)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, aconsejemos consultar con expertos. (Before making an important decision, let’s advise consulting with experts.)

Cuando tus amigos planeen un viaje, aconseja que investiguen bien los destinos. (When your friends plan a trip, advise them to research the destinations thoroughly.)

Si alguien te pide consejos sobre inversiones, aconseja diversificar su portafolio. (If someone asks you for investment advice, advise them to diversify their portfolio.)

Si tu hermano quiere cambiar de trabajo, aconseja que actualice su currículum. (If your brother wants to change jobs, advise him to update his resume.)

Cuando tus padres estén planeando su jubilación, aconsejemos que ahorren lo suficiente. (When your parents are planning their retirement, let’s advise them to save enough.)

Si un amigo está pensando en mudarse, aconseja que investigue el costo de vida. (If a friend is thinking about moving, advise them to research the cost of living.)

Cuando tus compañeros de clase estén buscando un lugar para estudiar, aconsejen la biblioteca. (When your classmates are looking for a place to study, advise them to go to the library.)

Si tu vecino quiere adoptar una mascota, aconseja que considere el compromiso. (If your neighbor wants to adopt a pet, advise them to consider the commitment.)

Cuando tus amigos estén planeando una fiesta, aconsejemos que contraten un servicio de limpieza. (When your friends are planning a party, let’s advise them to hire a cleaning service.)

Cuando tus colegas estén buscando un nuevo proveedor, aconsejen investigar las opciones. (When your colleagues are looking for a new vendor, advise them to research the options.)

Si tu hijo quiere comenzar un negocio, aconseja que haga un plan de negocios sólido. (If your child wants to start a business, advise them to make a solid business plan.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.