advisor

[/ədˈvaɪzər/]

nounpl: advisors

conselheiro

1. A person who offers suggestions about the best course of action to someone

She hired a financial advisor to help with her investments.

Ela contratou um conselheiro financeiro para ajudar com seus investimentos.

2. A person appointed to give advice, especially in an official or professional capacity

The president's chief advisor attended the meeting.

O principal conselheiro do presidente compareceu à reunião.

3. An academic staff member who guides students in their studies

My academic advisor helped me choose my major.

Meu conselheiro acadêmico me ajudou a escolher minha especialização.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conselheiro, assessor, consultor

Conselheiro is most common; assessor is often used in business contexts

São Paulo

consultor

Frequently used in business and corporate settings

Portugal

conselheiro, assessor

Both terms are used; conselheiro is more traditional

financial advisor - conselheiro financeiro

take someone's advice - seguir o conselho de alguém

seek advice - pedir conselho

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