A2 — Elementaryverb
consigliare
to recommend / to advise
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
raccomandaresuggerireindicareorientare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sconsigliarescoraggiaremettere in guardiadissuadere
Usage note
'Raccomandare' = to recommend or to vouch for someone. 'Suggerire' = to suggest (softer). 'Sconsigliare' = to advise against. 'Consiglio' (noun) = advice.
Example
"Ti consiglio vivamente questo ristorante — il pesce è ottimo."
"I highly recommend this restaurant to you — the fish is excellent."
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