consulta
fem.noun
1. inquiry, query, consultation
request for information or advice
Common combinations
- consulta de información — information inquiry
- consulta jurídica — legal consultation
- resolver una consulta — answer an inquiry
- Tengo una consulta sobre el horario.I have a question about the schedule.
- El cliente hizo una consulta por teléfono.The client made an inquiry by phone.
- Puedes enviar tus consultas por correo.You can send your questions by email.
2. appointment, consultation
visit with a doctor or another professional
Common combinations
- consulta médica — medical appointment
- consulta con el especialista — consultation with the specialist
- consulta privada — private consultation
- Tengo consulta con el dentista mañana.I have a dentist's appointment tomorrow.
- La doctora atiende consultas por la tarde.The doctor sees patients in the afternoon.
- Pedí una consulta para la próxima semana.I asked for an appointment for next week.
3. doctor's office, consulting room
place where a doctor or professional sees patients
Common combinations
- consulta del médico — doctor's office
- consulta privada — private practice
- sala de consulta — consulting room
- La consulta del médico está en el segundo piso.The doctor's office is on the second floor.
- El psicólogo tiene su consulta cerca de aquí.The psychologist's office is near here.
- La consulta permanece cerrada los domingos.The consulting room remains closed on Sundays.
4. referendum, public consultation
procedure for finding out the population's opinion
Common combinations
- consulta popular — referendum
- consulta ciudadana — public consultation
- someter a consulta — put to consultation
- El gobierno convocó una consulta popular.The government called a referendum.
- La consulta decidirá el futuro del proyecto.The referendum will decide the project's future.
- Los ciudadanos participaron en la consulta.Citizens took part in the consultation.
Same root
Phrases with this word
hacer una consultaconsulta médicaconsulta popular