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consulta

[kõn.ˈsul.tə]
nounfemininepl: consultas
consultation
1. A meeting or discussion with a professional (doctor, lawyer, etc.) to seek advice or services
I have a doctor's consultation next Tuesday.
Tenho uma consulta com o médico na próxima terça-feira.
2. The act of seeking information or advice from someone
The project required consultation with several experts.
O projeto exigiu consulta com vários especialistas.
3. A reference to a book, document, or database to obtain information
After consultation of the records, we found the answer.
Após consulta dos registos, encontramos a resposta.
4. A formal meeting for discussion or deliberation
The board held a consultation about the new policy.
A junta realizou uma consulta sobre a nova política.
Synonyms
atendimentoencontroreuniãoassessoriaparecer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consulta
Standard term used in medical, legal, and business contexts
Portugal
consulta
Same as Brazilian; commonly used in healthcare and professional services
Rio de Janeiro
consulta
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
consulta
No significant regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma consulta
marcar uma consulta
consulta ao pé da letra
consulta urgente
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