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consuelo

consolation

noun kohn-SWEH-loh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

comfort

Usage Note

Consuelo refers to the comfort or solace given to someone in distress, and is also a common Spanish given name for women. The verb consolar and the adjective inconsolable share the same root. In sport, gol de consuelo means a consolation goal scored by the losing side — a fixed phrase learners often encounter in football commentary.

Examples

"Sus palabras fueron un gran consuelo."

Natural Translation

Her words were a great consolation.

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