Halagaba (en. Flattered)

/alaɣaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express admiration or praise towards someone.

He always flattered me for my achievements.

Siempre me halagaba por mis logros.

To say pleasant things to another person to make them feel good.

She flattered her friends with compliments.

Ella halagaba a sus amigos con cumplidos.

To evoke a feeling of pride or satisfaction in someone.

His recognition flattered the employees a lot.

Su reconocimiento halagaba mucho a los empleados.

It comes from the verb 'halagar', which in turn has roots in Arabic.

to give compliments

To make compliments to someone.

dar halagos

to flatter someone

To provide admiration or praise to a person.

halagar a alguien

to be a compliment

To refer to something that is said to please or satisfy.

ser un halago

compliment

Praise or compliment.

halago

flattery

Similar to compliment, although less common.

alago

flattering

That provokes flattery or admiration.

halagador

Exaggerated praise

Saying he is the best in the world is a very big compliment.

Decir que es el mejor del mundo es un halago muy grande.

Light compliment

I threw him a compliment jokingly about his new hair.

Le lancé un halago en broma sobre su nuevo cabello.