Consuelos (en. Consolations)

/konswe.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feelings of relief or tranquility experienced after a loss or disappointment.
The comforts offered by her friends helped to mitigate her sadness.
Los consuelos que le ofrecieron sus amigos ayudaron a mitigar su tristeza.
Things that are done or said to alleviate someone's emotional pain.
He offered comforts in the form of kind words.
Le ofreció consuelos en forma de palabras amables.
Titles or acknowledgments given as part of emotional relief.
Receiving a consolation prize can be pleasant in certain competitions.
Recibir un premio de consuelo puede ser grato en ciertas competencias.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'consolar', which comes from the Latin 'consolari'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to offer comfort
To offer emotional support in difficult times.
dar consuelo
to seek comfort
To try to find relief or support in the face of pain.
buscar consuelo
to be a comfort
To act as a source of relief or tranquility.
ser un consuelo

Related Words

to comfort
To alleviate someone’s suffering or pain.
consolar
consolation
The action of comforting; also an object that provides emotional relief.
consolación
comforting
A person or thing that offers comfort.
consolador

Slang Meanings

To be in the same situation of pain or sadness.
We are in comfort regarding what happened.
Estamos en consuelos por lo que pasó.
A moment of relief among friends after a bad day.
After a bad day, the best thing is to seek comfort among colleagues.
Después de un mal día, lo mejor es buscar consuelos entre colegas.