Consultar
Example: Voy a consultar el horario antes de salir de casa.
Definition
"Consultar" means to seek information or advice by looking up or asking someone before making a decision or taking action, as in checking a schedule or asking a professional for guidance.
Etymology
The word "consultar" comes from the Latin verb 'consultare,' which means to deliberate or take counsel. It is related to 'consulere,' meaning to consider or ask for advice. Did you know that the Roman consul was an official who was often consulted for important decisions?
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"Consultar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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