counselor

[ˈkaʊnsələr]

nounpl: counselors

conselheiro

1. A person who provides advice or guidance, especially in a professional capacity

She works as a career counselor helping students choose their paths.

Ela trabalha como conselheira de carreira ajudando estudantes a escolher seus caminhos.

2. A lawyer or legal advisor

The counselor presented the case to the court.

O conselheiro apresentou o caso ao tribunal.

3. A person in charge at a summer camp or youth organization

The camp counselor organized activities for the children.

O conselheiro do acampamento organizou atividades para as crianças.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conselheiro

Standard term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

conselheiro

Regional usage consistent with national standard

São Paulo

conselheiro

Regional usage consistent with national standard; also 'orientador' for educational context

Portugal

conselheiro

Standard term; 'consultor' also used in professional advisory contexts

keep counsel - guardar sigilo

counsel of despair - conselho desesperado

take counsel - pedir conselho

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