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    Consolar (en. Comfort)

    /kon.so.'laɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To provide comfort to someone who is suffering or grieving.
    She tried to console her friend in his moment of sadness.
    Ella trató de consolar a su amigo en su momento de tristeza.
    To offer words of encouragement or emotional support.
    The counselor helped console the students after the tragedy.
    El consejero ayudó a consolar a los estudiantes después de la tragedia.
    To eliminate or reduce someone's emotional pain.
    It is difficult to console someone who has lost a loved one.
    Es difícil consolar a alguien que ha perdido a un ser querido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consolari', meaning 'to accompany and alleviate in pain.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    console the soul
    Alleviate someone's emotional suffering.
    consolar el alma
    there is no consolation
    Indicate that a great pain cannot be alleviated.
    no hay consuelo
    in moments of consolation
    Refer to situations where emotional support is given.
    en momentos de consuelo

    Related Words

    consolation
    Act of consoling or the state of being consoled.
    consolación
    to comfort
    Offering encouragement or support in difficult times.
    reconfortar
    support
    Providing emotional or physical assistance.
    apoyo

    Slang Meanings

    To give encouragement in difficult situations.
    He is always there to console people when they need it.
    Siempre está ahí para consolar a la gente cuando lo necesita.
    To be an emotional pillar.
    He is my best friend, always consoling on dark days.
    Es mi mejor amigo, siempre consolar en los días oscuros.