The preterite of aconsejar is used to express a specific instance of advising someone in the past, for example Le aconsejé que estudiara más (I advised him to study more). This tense emphasizes the completed action at a particular moment.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular preterite forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

The preterite of aconsejar describes a completed action of advising or counseling in the past.

To advise/counsel: Describes giving advice or guidance, for example Me aconsejó estudiar medicina (He/she advised me to study medicine) or El profesor aconsejó a sus estudiantes (The teacher counseled his students).

To recommend: Used for making recommendations, for example Me aconsejó un buen restaurante (He/she recommended a good restaurant to me).

Examples

Examples of Aconsejar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Aconsejé a mi hermano sobre su carrera. (I advised my brother about his career.)

Aconsejaste bien al equipo nuevo. (You advised the new team well.)

El mentor aconsejó a sus estudiantes. (The mentor advised their students.)

Aconsejamos cautela en la inversión. (We advised caution in the investment.)

Los expertos aconsejaron cambios inmediatos. (The experts advised immediate changes.)

Aconsejé paciencia en el proceso. (I advised patience in the process.)

Aconsejaste sabiamente a tu amigo. (You wisely advised your friend.)

La doctora aconsejó reposo absoluto. (The doctor advised complete rest.)

Aconsejamos prudencia en la decisión. (We advised prudence in the decision.)

Los padres aconsejaron a sus hijos. (The parents advised their children.)

Aconsejé sobre el tema financiero. (I advised on the financial matter.)

Aconsejaste cambiar de trabajo. (You advised changing jobs.)

El psicólogo aconsejó terapia familiar. (The psychologist advised family therapy.)

Aconsejamos esperar el momento adecuado. (We advised waiting for the right moment.)

Los maestros aconsejaron más estudio. (The teachers advised more study.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aconsejar (to advise) in the Preterite (Past) Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.