elogiar
“elogiar” means “to praise” in Spanish (to express warm approval or admiration).
to praise
Also: to compliment, to laud
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El profesor elogió mi dibujo frente a toda la clase.
A2The teacher praised my drawing in front of the whole class.
Es bueno elogiar el esfuerzo de los demás, no solo el resultado.
B1It is good to praise the effort of others, not just the result.
La prensa elogió la valentía de los bomberos tras el incendio.
B2The press praised the bravery of the firefighters after the fire.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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From the Latin 'elogium,' which originally meant a short inscription on a tomb or a statue, eventually becoming a word for a speech that praises someone.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'elogiar' for food?
Yes! You can 'elogiar' a chef's cooking or a specific dish if you want to sound a bit more sophisticated than just saying it was 'good'.
Is 'elogiar' common in everyday conversation?
It is used, but in very casual talk, people might simply say 'decir cosas buenas' (to say good things) or 'echar flores' (to throw flowers/flatter).
What is the difference between an 'elogio' and a 'cumplido'?
An 'elogio' is usually about a person's character or achievements, while a 'cumplido' is often about their physical appearance.