consult

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de buscar consejo, información o guía de alguien o algo, como un experto, un libro o una fuente. También puede significar el acto de reunirse con alguien para una consulta o de examinar una fuente de referencia.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeking advice, information, or guidance from someone or something, such as an expert, a book, or a source.

1. Seek advice or informationB1formal

   To ask for advice, guidance, or information from someone or something.

   Consultar

   • You should consult a doctor if the symptoms persist.
   • She consulted the manual before assembling the furniture.
   • The lawyer consulted with her client before the trial.

   Sinónimosaskconferenquirequestionreferturn to

2. Refer to a sourceB1formal

   To look up information in a book, document, or other reference material.

   Consultar una fuente

   • He consulted the dictionary to check the spelling.
   • The researcher consulted several academic journals for the study.
   • Please consult the schedule for the exact departure time.

   Sinónimoscheckexaminelook upreadturn touse

3. Discuss with othersB2formal

   To have a discussion with someone in order to make a decision.

   Consultar con otros

   • The committee will consult with experts before making a decision.
   • We need to consult with the team about the new policy.
   • The manager consulted with the staff regarding the changes.

   Sinónimosconferconversedebatedeliberatediscussparley