council

[ˈkaʊn.səl]

nounmasculinepl: councils

conselho

1. A formal assembly or meeting for discussion or advice

The city council met to discuss the new budget.

O conselho municipal reuniu-se para discutir o novo orçamento.

2. A body of people elected or appointed to manage affairs of a city or local area

She was elected to the town council.

Ela foi eleita para o conselho da cidade.

3. An advisory or governing body of an organization or institution

The university council approved the new curriculum.

O conselho universitário aprovou o novo currículo.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conselho

Standard usage for municipal or administrative councils

São Paulo

conselho

Common in formal administrative contexts

Portugal

conselho

Also used for municipal councils (câmara municipal is more specific)

council of war - reunião de emergência para tomar decisões críticas

hold council - reunir-se para deliberar

privy council - conselho privado (corpo consultivo de um monarca)

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