Loas (en. Praises)

/lo.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expressions of appreciation and admiration towards someone.

The praises the artist received made him feel very appreciated.

Las loas que recibió el artista lo hicieron sentir muy apreciado.

Praises made in a literary or theatrical work.

In the play, the praises for the protagonist are very moving.

En la obra, las loas al protagonista son muy emotivas.

Fragments of poetry or prose that celebrate people or events.

The praises he wrote for the ceremony were very impactful.

Las loas que escribió para la ceremonia fueron muy impactantes.

Derives from the Latin 'laudare', which means 'to praise'.

to receive praises

To be the object of praise or compliments.

recibir loas

to make praises

To express praise to someone or something.

hacer loas

praises and accolades

Referring to enthusiastic praises or recognitions.

loas y alabanzas

praise

Expression of approval or admiration towards something or someone.

alabanza

compliment

A statement that expresses praise.

elogio

appreciation

Recognition of the value of someone or something.

aprecio

To exaggerate praises in a humorous way.

He always makes praises of his old car as if it were a sports car.

Siempre le hace loas a su coche viejo como si fuera un deportivo.

Ironic use of praises.

I gave sarcastic praises to his very boring presentation.

Le hice loas sarcásticas a su presentación tan aburrida.