halago
flattery
noun ah-LAH-goh Rare
Origin: From halagar (to flatter), origin uncertain, possibly from Arabic.
Also means
compliment
Usage Note
Halago means a pleasing compliment or act of flattery. The plural halagos is more common than the singular. Unlike cumplido (a polite compliment), halago carries a slightly warmer, more sincere tone, though it can also be used ironically. The verb halagar ('to flatter') and adjective halagüeño ('promising, flattering') share the root.
Examples
"Sus halagos no me convencieron."
Natural Translation
Her flattery did not convince me.
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