alabado
“alabado” means “praised” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
praised
Also: blessed, acclaimed
📝 In Action
El cuadro fue muy alabado por los críticos de arte.
B1The painting was highly praised by the art critics.
¡Alabado sea Dios!
A2Praise be to God!
hymn
Also: chant
📝 In Action
El pueblo entonó un alabado tradicional durante la procesión.
C2The town sang a traditional hymn of praise during the procession.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'alabado' to describe a group of famous books?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'alapa,' which meant a slap or a blow with the hand. This evolved into 'alapare,' which originally meant to slap the hands together (clapping) to show approval or praise.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'alabado' only used for religion?
No! While it's very common in religious phrases like '¡Alabado sea Dios!', you can also use it to describe an author, a movie, or a chef who has received high praise from others.
What is the difference between 'alabanza' and 'alabado'?
'Alabanza' is the general noun for 'praise' (the concept), while 'alabado' is an adjective describing someone who HAS been praised, or a very specific type of song.