This is the 187th most frequent Latvian word.
padomes
"Padomes" in English means "councils" or "boards."
Used in the sense of 'council' or 'board' referring to a governing or deliberative body.
Padomes lēmums bija izšķirošs.
The council's decision was critical.
Plural form of 'padome', indicating multiple deliberative or governing bodies.
Mums jākonsultējas ar padomēm par šo jautājumu.
We need to consult the councils about this issue.
Here 'padomes' refers to suggestions or advice, showing a more abstract and conceptual usage.