aconsejad

Aconsejad is the form of the affirmative imperative in the second person plural of the Spanish verb aconsejar. It is used to instruct a group to give advice or to urge someone to offer guidance.

Usage and grammar: Aconsejad is used with the vosotros form, which is common in Spain. In most of Latin America, the corresponding form is acon­se­jen, used with ustedes. The affirmative vosotros form is paired with no aconsejéis for the negative, while ustedes use no aconsejen for the negative. Examples: Aconsejad a los nuevos empleados sobre las normas; no aconsejéis actuar sin consultar al supervisor. For reference, the related forms are: tú aconseja, usted aconseje, nosotros aconsejemos, vosotros aconsejad, ustedes aconsejen.

Etymology and related forms: Aconsejar comes from the Spanish verb meaning “to advise,” itself derived from Latin roots related to counsel or guidance. The imperative form acon­sejad is the plural command form used in regions that employ the vosotros pronoun.

See also: Spanish grammar, imperative mood, vos­otros usage, pronoun usage in different Spanish-speaking regiones. This term is primarily encountered in instructional or conversational contexts involving direct speech to a group, and its usage highlights regional variation in verb conjugation across the Spanish-speaking world.