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consuelo

kon-SWEH-lo

nounmB1

comfort?emotional relief or support,solace?a high degree of comfort or relief

Also:consolation?the act of consoling or the state of being consoled

📝 In Action

Después de perder el partido, las palabras de su entrenador fueron un gran consuelo.

After losing the game, his coach's words were a great comfort.

No hay mayor consuelo que saber que hiciste todo lo posible.

There is no greater solace than knowing you did everything possible.

Busco consuelo en la música cuando estoy triste.

I look for comfort in music when I am sad.

Word Connections

Synonyms

alivio (relief)
paz (peace)

Antonyms

desesperación (despair)
aflicción (distress)

Common Collocations

encontrar consuelo – to find comfort/solace
servir de consuelo – to serve as comfort

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Remember that 'consuelo' is a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el consuelo' (the comfort).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Comfort Types

Mistake: "Using 'consuelo' to talk about physical relaxation (e.g., a comfortable bed)."

Correction: Use 'comodidad' or 'confort' for physical ease. 'Consuelo' is only for emotional or spiritual relief.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with Emotional Verbs

This word often follows verbs like 'dar' (to give), 'buscar' (to look for), or 'encontrar' (to find) when discussing emotional support.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: consuelo

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish word would you use to describe the feeling of relief someone gets after hearing good news following a tragedy?

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Word Family

consolar(to console, to comfort) - verb

desconsuelo(distress, despair) - noun

consolador(comforting (adjective)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'consuelo' only used for serious sadness?

While often used for major losses, 'consuelo' can also refer to finding peace or relief in smaller disappointments, like the comfort found in a hobby after a stressful day. It always implies emotional soothing.

How is 'consuelo' related to the verb 'consolar'?

'Consuelo' is the result of the action 'consolar' (to console). If you 'consolar' a friend, you are giving them 'consuelo' (comfort).