Consolarle (en. Console him)

/kon.so.lar.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide comfort to someone who is grieving.
She tried to comfort him after the loss of his pet.
Ella trató de consolarle después de la pérdida de su mascota.
To make someone who is sad feel better.
Friends gathered to comfort him during his difficult time.
Los amigos se reunieron para consolarle durante su difícil momento.
To offer emotional support in times of pain.
It is important to comfort him when he is going through a tough moment.
Es importante consolarle cuando está pasando por un mal momento.

Etymology

From Latin 'consolari', which means 'to comfort'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to comfort someone
Provide emotional relief to a sad person.
consolar a alguien
I can't comfort you
Indicates that it is not possible to offer emotional support.
no puedo consolarte
to relieve the sorrow
To alleviate pain or sorrow.
consolar la pena

Related Words

comfort
Relief provided to someone who is suffering.
consuelo
solidarity
Emotional or physical support to a person in difficulty.
solidaridad
compassion
Feeling of empathy towards the suffering of others.
compasión

Slang Meanings

To encourage someone
I am going to comfort you, you are not alone in this.
Voy a consolarte, no estás solo en esto.
Cheer someone up
You need a little comfort after everything that has happened.
Necesitas un poco de consuelo después de todo lo que ha pasado.