What does consolar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word consolar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use consolar in Portuguese.

The word consolar in Portuguese means console, consolar, consolar, consolar-se. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word consolar

console

verbo transitivo (abrandar o sofrimento)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

consolar

transitive verb (comfort emotionally)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Try to console the children while I cook something.

consolar

transitive verb (literary (console)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
When Irene was widowed, only the love of her children solaced her.

consolar-se

verbal expression (feel consoled or reassured) (sentir-se consolado ou seguro)

(verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.)
Take comfort in knowing you did the very best you could.

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