alabado
/ah-lah-BAH-doh/
praised
Being 'alabado' means being praised or recognized for something good.
alabado(adjective)
praised
?when someone or something receives positive recognition
blessed
?used in a religious sense
,acclaimed
?highly thought of by experts or critics
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Alabado' as an Adjective
This word comes from the verb 'alabar' (to praise). When you use it as an adjective, it must match the gender and number of the person or thing you are describing. For a woman, use 'alabada'; for a group of people, use 'alabados'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Matching Gender
Mistake: "La reina fue alabado."
Correction: La reina fue alabada.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'alabado' sounds much more formal than simply saying 'bueno' (good). Use it when you want to sound sophisticated or deeply respectful.
An 'alabado' is a traditional hymn or song of praise.
alabado(noun)
hymn
?a specific type of religious song of praise
chant
?a rhythmic religious recitation
📝 In Action
El pueblo entonó un alabado tradicional durante la procesión.
C2The town sang a traditional hymn of praise during the procession.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: alabado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'alabado' to describe a group of famous books?
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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.