Alabanzas (en. Praise)

a-la-ˈβan-θas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression of admiration or praise towards someone or something.

The praises he received for his work were fair and deserved.

Las alabanzas que recibió por su trabajo fueron justas y merecidas.

Words that exalt the goodness or qualities of a person.

The praises from his friends gave him the confidence to move forward.

Las alabanzas de sus amigos le dieron confianza para seguir adelante.

Phrases used to celebrate or acknowledge an accomplishment.

He received numerous praises for his performance in the movie.

Recibió muchísimas alabanzas por su actuación en la película.

From the Latin 'adlabare', which means 'to praise'.

to give praises

To express compliments or recognition to someone.

dar alabanzas

in praise of someone

Speaking positively about a person.

en alabanzas de alguien

to gather praises

Receiving compliments for something that has been done.

recoger alabanzas

to praise

To exalt or recognize the virtues of someone.

alabar

praised

Someone who is or has been praised.

alabado

praiser

A person who praises or compliments another.

alabador

To praise someone in an exaggerated or mocking manner.

They always give him praises in a sarcastic tone when he talks about his achievements.

Siempre le hacen alabanzas en tono sarcástico cuando habla de sus logros.

Saying good things about someone to gain something in return.

He only praises his boss because he wants a raise.

Solo le hace alabanzas a su jefe porque quiere un aumento.