How to Say "to console" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to console” is “consolar” — B1 level.
Examples
Ella intentó consolar al niño que lloraba.
She tried to comfort the boy who was crying.
Nada puede consolar a María después de perder su trabajo.
Nothing can console María after losing her job.
Me consuela saber que estarás bien.
It comforts me to know that you will be okay.
The 'O' to 'UE' Change
In the present tense, the 'o' changes to 'ue' whenever it's stressed. For example, say 'yo consuelo' instead of 'yo consolo'.
Using the 'Personal A'
Since you usually comfort a person, you must use 'a' before their name or the noun describing them (e.g., 'Consuelo a mi hermano').
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Él consola a su amigo.”
Correction: Él consuela a su amigo. (Remember the 'o' becomes 'ue' in the present tense!)
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