Loa (en. Loa)

/loa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Praise or commendation of something or someone.

The loa dedicated to the poet summarized his life and work.

La loa dedicada al poeta resumía su vida y su obra.

A literary composition that aims to praise.

He wrote a loa to celebrate the city's anniversary.

Escribió una loa para celebrar el aniversario de la ciudad.

From Latin 'lauda', meaning praise.

to make a loa

To deliver a speech or poem in praise of someone or something.

hacer una loa

praise of friendship

Praise or recognition for the importance of friendship.

loa a la amistad

the loa of a hero

Celebration or praise dedicated to the feats of a hero.

la loa de un héroe

praise

Expression of admiration or approval towards something or someone.

alabanza

commendation

Speech or writing that extols the virtues of someone.

elogio

panegyric

Speech or writing made in honor of a person.

panegírico

It is used in the context of giving an exaggerated compliment.

What I told him was a loa, but he deserved a compliment.

Es una loa lo que le dije, pero merecía un halago.

A humorous term to refer to an absurdly flattering comment.

What you said sounded like a loa, it was funny!

Lo que dijiste sonó como una loa, ¡fue gracioso!