How to Say "eulogy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “eulogy” is “elogio” — B2 level.
Examples
El director tuvo palabras de elogio para el equipo.
The director had words of praise for the team.
Su última película ha recibido muchos elogios de la crítica.
His latest movie has received a lot of praise from critics.
El primer ministro pronunció un elogio en el funeral.
The prime minister delivered a eulogy at the funeral.
Using 'Elogio' with Verbs
To say you are praising someone using this noun, common partners are 'hacer un elogio' (to give a compliment) or 'dedicar un elogio' (to dedicate a praise).
Always Masculine
Even if the person being praised is a woman, the word 'elogio' is always a masculine noun ('el elogio').
Elogio vs. Alabanza
Mistake: “Using 'elogio' for religious worship.”
Correction: Use 'alabanza' for religious worship; 'elogio' is better for professional or social achievements.
Spelling Confusion
Mistake: “Writing 'elegy' (a sad poem) as 'elogio'.”
Correction: In Spanish, a sad poem is an 'elegía'. An 'elogio' is strictly positive praise.
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