Alabanza (en. Praise)

/a.la'βan.θa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Recognition or appreciation toward the qualities or achievements of a person.

His praise for the work done motivated everyone in the team.

Su alabanza por el trabajo realizado motivó a todos en el equipo.

Manifestation of admiration, generally in a religious context.

The praise in the church was moving and inspiring.

La alabanza en la iglesia fue conmovedora y inspiradora.

The act of praising or commending someone or something.

She received many praises for her performance in the play.

Recibió muchas alabanzas por su actuación en la obra de teatro.

From the Latin 'applaudere', which means to applaud or give recognition.

To give praise

To express admiration or commendation.

dar alabanzas

To be the object of praise

To be the focus of praises or recognition.

ser objeto de alabanzas

Praise and glory

An expression used to exalt someone or something intensely.

alabanza y gloria

To praise

To make compliments to someone or something.

alabar

Praised

One who has received praise.

alabado

Praiseworthy

Prone to offer praise.

alabancioso

Excessive or unmeasured praise.

Don't give him so much praise, it seems like you're putting him on a pedestal.

No le des tantas alabanzas, parece que lo pones en un pedestal.

Praise in the youth or group context.

That freestyle received a lot of praise among the kids in the neighborhood.

Ese freestyle recibió muchas alabanzas entre los chicos del barrio.