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COLLOCATIONS WITH ADVICE

1.- Partitives used with advice


· A bit of advice · A piece of advice · A word of advice
2.- The verb “aconsejar” is spelled with “s”: Advise

Asking for advice Giving advice


I asked her for advice She gave me some advice
I sought advice from her She offered me some advice
I turned to her for advice She provided me with some advice

Following advice
I accepted her advice I heeded her advice

I acted on her advice I listened to her advice

I followed her advice I took her advice

Using the verb advise

The verb advise can be used in many different ways:

· He advised wearing comfortable trainers for the walk through the forest

· He advised us to wear comfortable trainers for the walk through the forest

· He advised us on the best type of shoe to wear for the walk through the forest

· He advised us against wearing flip-flops for the walk through the forest

Different ways of expressing advice

· If I were in your shoes, I’d…

· If I were in the same boat, I’d…

Let me give you a tip / hint / suggestion / some pointers,

· I hope you’ll take this in the spirit in which it is intended, but you really should have checked
the car first

· It would be advisable / sensible / expedient / advantageous / prudent / wise to… (formal)

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