Advice vs Counsel vs Guidance vs Recommendation

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Advice

Top 1000 (molto comune) A1 noun

Counsel

Formale Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)

Guidance

Top 1000 (molto comune) C1 noun

Recommendation

Top 2000 (comune) B1 noun

Più formale: Counsel

	Advice	Counsel	Guidance	Recommendation
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ədˈvaɪs/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈkaʊnsl// 🇺🇸 //ˈkaʊnsl//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɡaɪdns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/
Significato	Help or suggestions about what someone should do.	Advice or guidance on a specific issue.	Help or advice about what to do.	A suggestion about what someone should do.
Esempio	I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions.	The lawyer provided legal counsel to his client.	She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision.	I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.
Registro	Neutro	Formale	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	A1	-	C1	B1
Categoria grammaticale	noun		noun	noun
Collocazioni	constructive, excellent, good, bit, piece, word, give (somebody), offer (somebody), pass on, centre, column, against somebody’s advice, on somebody’s advice, advice about	seek counsel, provide counsel, legal counsel, written counsel, professional counsel	clear, detailed, proper, give (somebody), offer (somebody), provide (somebody with), counselor, under… guidance, under the guidance  of, guidance  about	firm, strong, clear, list, series, set, come up with, develop, formulate, arise from something, be based on something, follow something, at somebody/​something’s recommendation, on somebody/​something’s recommendation, upon somebody/​something’s recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation
Contrari	misguidance, discouragement	-	confusion, misguidance	disrecommendation, warning
Errori comuni	Confusing 'advice' (noun) with 'advise' (verb)., Using 'advice' as a verb instead of a noun., Saying 'advices' instead of 'advice' when referring to multiple suggestions.	Confused with 'counseling' as if it's the same as advice., Used incorrectly in informal contexts., Mixed up 'counsel' (noun) with 'counsel' (verb), leading to grammar errors.	Confused with 'guideline' - guidance is broader than just rules., Using it as a countable noun - 'guidances' is incorrect., Mixing it up with 'guiding' - which often refers to the action rather than the advice.	Confusing 'recommendation' with 'advice' — they are similar but not identical., Using it without a specific object, e.g., 'I have a recommendation' instead of 'I have a recommendation for you.', Spelling it incorrectly, often as 'reccommendation'.
Note d'uso	This term is best used in formal and neutral contexts when discussing guidance or recommendations. Avoid using it in informal situations or when giving personal opinions that aren't constructive.	Used in formal contexts, usually regarding legal, psychological, or educational matters. Avoid in casual conversation.	Use 'guidance' in contexts where you are talking about advice or direction. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.	Use 'recommendation' when suggesting options, often in professional or formal contexts. It may not be suitable for casual conversations.

Domande frequenti: Advice vs Counsel vs Guidance vs Recommendation

Qual è la differenza tra Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Advice: Help or suggestions about what someone should do. Counsel: Advice or guidance on a specific issue. Guidance: Help or advice about what to do. Recommendation: A suggestion about what someone should do.

Quale è più formale: Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Counsel è la più formale tra queste.

Quale è più avanzata: Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation?

Guidance è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Advice: I always appreciate your advice when I'm making decisions. Counsel: The lawyer provided legal counsel to his client. Guidance: She sought guidance from her mentor before making a decision. Recommendation: I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.

Posso usare Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Advice, Counsel, Guidance e Recommendation sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.