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correct advice

[kəˈrekt ədˈvaɪs]
noun phrasepl: correct advice (uncountable)
conselho correto
1. guidance or recommendation that is accurate, appropriate, and helpful for a particular situation
The teacher gave correct advice about how to approach the problem.
O professor deu um conselho correto sobre como abordar o problema.
2. sound or reliable guidance based on knowledge and experience
Following the doctor's correct advice improved her health significantly.
Seguindo o conselho correto do médico, sua saúde melhorou significativamente.
NYC Slang
the real deal advice, solid counsel
Synonyms
sound advicegood adviceproper guidancesage counselreliable counsel
Antonyms
bad adviceincorrect advicemisleading advicepoor guidancefaulty counsel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho correto
most common usage
Brazil
orientação correta
also used, emphasizing guidance aspect
Portugal
conselho correto
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
aconselhamento apropriado
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

take someone's advice
give sound advice
follow advice
seek advice
words of wisdom
piece of advice
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