Consuelito (en. Comfort)

/kon.sweˈli.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A loving term related to comfort.
The little comfort that his hug gave me made me feel better.
El consuelito que me dio su abrazo me hizo sentir mejor.
A small relief or small object that provides comfort.
I gave a little comfort to my friend to make him feel better after his exam.
Le di un consuelito a mi amigo para que se sintiera mejor después de su examen.

Etymology

Diminutive of the Spanish 'consuelo', which comes from the Latin 'consolatio'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give little comforts
To provide relief or comfort in a loving manner.
dar consuelitos
to seek a little comfort
To try to find something that offers relief or tranquility.
buscar un consuelito

Related Words

comfort
Feeling of relief or tranquility in a difficult situation.
consuelo
relief
State of feeling better or less overwhelmed.
alivio

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to something that brings joy in difficult times.
That gift was a little comfort on such a complicated day.
Ese regalo fue un consuelito en un día tan complicado.
Colloquial expression to refer to a small kind gesture.
That message was a little comfort I needed.
Ese mensaje fue un consuelito que necesitaba.