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    Alabar (en. Praise)

    /a.la'βaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To praise or express the goodness of something or someone.
    The teacher praised the effort of his students.
    El profesor alabó el esfuerzo de sus estudiantes.
    To speak well of someone or something.
    The reviews praise the new movie.
    Las críticas alaban la nueva película.
    To pay tribute to someone or something.
    Everyone praises her dedication to community work.
    Todos alaban su dedicación al trabajo comunitario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ala-bare', meaning 'to lift' or 'to exalt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to praise someone to the skies
    To excessively praise someone.
    alabar a alguien hasta el cielo
    there is nothing to praise
    Indicates that there is nothing positive to highlight.
    no hay nada que alabar
    to praise someone’s merits
    To recognize and express admiration for someone’s skills or achievements.
    alabar los méritos de alguien

    Related Words

    praise
    Expression of admiration or recognition.
    alabanza
    praised
    That has received praise.
    elogiado
    glorification
    Act of honoring someone or something.
    ensalzamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To give a special or exaggerated touch to a compliment.
    At the party, everyone began to humorously praise the birthday girl.
    En la fiesta, todos comenzaron a alabar a la cumpleañera de forma divertida.
    To use praise as a form of manipulation.
    He praises everyone to get what he wants.
    Él alaba a todos para conseguir lo que quiere.