Consuelo (en. Consuelo)

/kɔ̃.sɥe.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Feeling of soothing or comfort in the face of pain or loss.
She found comfort in music after her breakup.
Elle a trouvé du consuelo dans la musique après sa séparation.
That which brings comfort.
This book was a comfort during difficult times.
Ce livre a été un consuelo pendant les moments difficiles.

Etymology

From Latin 'consolatio', which means 'consolation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to find comfort
Finding a way to comfort oneself.
trouver du consuelo
to be a source of comfort
Being a source of comfort for someone.
être un consuelo
to give comfort
Bringing comfort or consolation.
donner du consuelo

Related Words

to comfort
To bring comfort to someone.
consoler
comfort
Moral or emotional support.
réconfort
to relieve
To make something less painful.
soulager

Slang Meanings

A little emotional boost.
The appetizer was her comfort before the meal.
L'apéritif était son consuelo avant le repas.
A moral boost.
A good movie can be a comfort after a tough day.
Un bon film peut être un consuelo après une journée difficile.