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    Consolaba (en. Comforted)

    /kon.soˈla.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of alleviating someone's suffering or sadness.
    The therapist consoled his patients in difficult times.
    El terapeuta consolaba a sus pacientes en momentos difíciles.
    Offering words or gestures of encouragement to someone who is grieving.
    She always knew how to comfort her friends when they were sad.
    Ella siempre sabía cómo consolaba a sus amigos cuando estaban tristes.
    Providing emotional support in situations of pain.
    When her dog died, her family consoled her to help her get through the loss.
    Cuando su perro murió, su familia la consolaba para ayudarla a superar la pérdida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consolare', meaning 'to relieve, to comfort.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to comfort someone
    Offering comfort or emotional support to a person.
    consolar a alguien
    to be a consolation
    Being a source of relief or comfort in difficult times.
    ser un consuelo
    there is no comfort
    Expression indicating that there is no possible relief in the face of loss or painful situations.
    no hay consuelo

    Related Words

    comfort
    Feeling of relief or peace after suffering.
    consuelo
    consolation
    The act of comforting or the state of being comforted.
    consolación
    comforter
    A person or thing that offers comfort.
    consolador

    Slang Meanings

    To lend a hand
    When I'm feeling down, my friends always lend a hand to comfort me.
    Cuando estoy mal, mis amigos siempre me dan una mano para consolarme.
    To make feel better
    She knows how to make others feel better; she is always comforting everyone.
    Ella sabe cómo hacer sentir mejor a los demás, siempre está consolando a todos.