advisor
word
/ædˈvaɪzɝ/
AD-vy-zur
/ɐdvˈaɪzɐ/
uhd-VY-zuh
Definition
An advisor is a person who gives advice or guidance, especially in professional, academic, or official situations.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both academic (e.g., 'academic advisor') and professional/business contexts ('financial advisor'). More common in American English; 'adviser' is an accepted variant. Often a formal title, so typically not used for casual advice from friends.
Spanish: asesor - consejeroPortuguese (BR): consultor - conselheiroPortuguese (PT): consultor - conselheiroChinese (Simplified): 顾问Chinese (Traditional): 顧問Hindi: सलाहकारArabic: مستشارBengali: পরামর্শদাতা - উপদেষ্টাRussian: советник - консультантJapanese: アドバイザー - 顧問Vietnamese: cố vấnKorean: 조언자 - 상담가Turkish: danışmanUrdu: مشیرIndonesian: penasihat
Example Sentences
If you have questions about your major, talk to your advisor.
natural
My parents suggested I see an advisor before making big decisions.
natural
She is my academic advisor at university.
basic
The company hired a financial advisor.
basic
I need to meet with my advisor before choosing classes.
basic
My advisor really helped me figure out my career path.
natural