consolar
to console, to comfort
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kon.soˈlaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Consolar is a stem-changing verb (o→ue) and an essential relationship skill word. Physical comfort—hugs, holding hands, gentle words—is the expected way to console someone in Spanish-speaking cultures. The noun 'consuelo' (consolation) is also a traditional female name, reflecting how valued this quality is.
📝 Example Sentences
Ven aquí, déjame consolarte.
Come here, let me comfort you.
Nada me consuela más que tus abrazos.
Nothing comforts me more than your hugs.
Intenté consolarla, pero estaba inconsolable.
I tried to console her, but she was inconsolable.