elogio
“elogio” means “praise” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
praise
Also: compliment, eulogy
📝 In Action
El director tuvo palabras de elogio para el equipo.
B1The director had words of praise for the team.
Su última película ha recibido muchos elogios de la crítica.
B2His latest movie has received a lot of praise from critics.
El primer ministro pronunció un elogio en el funeral.
C1The prime minister delivered a eulogy at the funeral.
I praise
📝 In Action
Yo elogio tu valentía ante los problemas.
B1I praise your bravery in the face of problems.
Siempre elogio el buen servicio en este restaurante.
B1I always praise the good service in this restaurant.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: elogio
Question 1 of 3
Which of these means 'to gush with praise'?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Greek 'eulogia' (good words), passed through Latin as 'elogium'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'elogio' the same as a 'compliment'?
Yes, but 'elogio' is slightly more formal. You would give a 'cumplido' to a friend about their hair, but give an 'elogio' to an employee for their hard work.
Does 'elogio' only refer to dead people?
No. While it can mean a funeral 'eulogy', it is most commonly used for praising living people for their achievements.
How do I pronounce the 'g'?
The 'g' sounds like a strong 'h' sound (the Spanish J sound). Think of the word 'house'.