Meaning
advice, counsel
- council (assembly)
In a sentence
Ti do un consiglio: parla con calma.
I'll give you some advice: speak calmly.
Hai seguito il mio consiglio ieri?
Did you follow my advice yesterday?
Il consiglio di classe non si riunisce oggi.
The class council isn't meeting today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consiglio | masculine · singular |
| consigli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'consiglio' for general advice; 'suggerimento' is lighter, like a tip or hint.
- For 'council,' it often refers to local government bodies (e.g., 'consiglio comunale').
- Plural is 'consigli' (advice) or 'consigli' (councils); context clarifies meaning.