Consuela (en. Consoles)

/konˈswela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of giving comfort or emotional relief to a person.
His presence was a great comfort in difficult times.
Su presencia fue una gran consuela en momentos difíciles.
Relief or comfort offered to someone who is suffering.
The conversation with his friend provided the comfort he needed.
La charla con su amigo le ofreció la consuela que necesitaba.

Etymology

From Latin 'consolare', which means 'to accompany in sadness.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to provide comfort
Providing emotional support to someone who is suffering.
dar consuelo
to be a consolation
Being someone who provides relief or comfort.
ser una consuela
in search of comfort
Seeking emotional support in times of distress.
en busca de consuelo

Related Words

comfort
Feeling of relief or tranquility after suffering.
consuelo
to console
The act of alleviating someone's sadness.
consolar
to reassure
To provide encouragement or comfort to someone.
reconfortar

Slang Meanings

An emotional support in difficult times.
Sometimes, a good movie can be a comfort.
A veces, una buena película puede ser una consuela.
A person who listens to you and supports you.
She is my comfort when I am going through something tough.
Ella es mi consuela cuando estoy pasando por algo duro.