Advise es un nombre incontable que significa 'consejo' en sentido general. Por su condición de sustantivo incontable no irá precedido de los determinantes a o the ni de adjetivos numerales.
Let me give you some advice
Let me
give you a piece of advice.
Let me give you an advice.
Take just two advises on how to cook hake.
Follow
your doctor's advice.
Ask
your teacher for advice on how to
prepare for the exam.
We were
advised to seek legal advice.
A word
of advice. Don't wear that dress.
Take my
advice. Don't do it.
I chose it on his advice.
Tip es un nombre contable que también significa 'consejo', pero en este caso circunscrito a una situación concreta.
He gave me a useful/helpful/valuable/practical tip about/for growing lettuces.
This week's magazine has some tips on healthy eating.
handy/useful tips for decorating a small flat
gardening tips
tip-off noun: dato; soplo; chivatazo.
The man was arrested after an anonymous tip-off.
Customs
officers had received a tip-off
about a shipment of cocaine.
He was
arrested after a tip-off to police.
tip off verbo: avisar; pasar el dato; dar el chivatazo.
Somebody had tipped him off — alguien le había avisado
Hint (on something) [usually plural]: se trata de una indicación, información o pista que puede resultar de ayuda o utilidad.
The teacher’s book gives useful hints on how to develop reading skills.
They offer handy hints on saving money
Pointer (on something) [usually plural]: significa 'consejo' y se utiliza en un registro informal.
Here
are some pointers on how to go about
the writing task.
My coach gave me a few pointers on how to hold the racket.
