Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/konˈswelo/

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Translation

comfort, consolation

Word origin

From the verb consolar, from Latin consolari ('to console, to comfort'), from com- plus solari ('to soothe').

Origin
Latin
Root
consolari
English cognates
console, consolation, solace

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralconsuelos

Examples

gran .

Her words were a great comfort to me.

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He seeks comfort in music when he is sad.

valga .

There is no consolation that helps after a loss like that.

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She found comfort in her mother's embrace.

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The only consolation is that everyone is safe.

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This word is part of lesson 59.