Loor (en. Praise)

/loːr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of admiration or recognition.
The praise was directed at the heroes of the homeland.
El loor fue dirigido a los héroes de la patria.
Public acknowledgment of someone's merits.
A praise was awarded to those who contributed to the development of the community.
Se entregó un loor a aquellos que contribuyeron al desarrollo de la comunidad.
Praise in poetic or literary form.
The poet wrote a praise to the beauty of nature.
El poeta escribió un loor a la belleza de la naturaleza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'laudare,' which means to praise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give praise
To express praise or recognition to someone.
dar loor
to receive praise
To be publicly praised or honored.
recibir loor
to err in praise
To make a mistake in giving credit or recognition to someone.
errar en el loor

Related Words

laudatory
That implies or expresses praise.
laudatorio
to praise
To express praise or acclaim.
elogiar
praised
A person who is the object of praise.
alabado

Slang Meanings

To sing someone's praises in an exaggerated manner.
Don't let the praise become an act of exaggeration.
No dejes que el loor se vuelva un acto de exageración.
To acknowledge something that truly does not deserve recognition.
That praise is more of an empty compliment than a genuine recognition.
Ese loor es más un cumplido vacío que un reconocimiento genuino.