What does consolare in Italian mean?

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

The word consolare in Italian means console, comfort, consular, console yourself, consular representation, if it's any consolation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word consolare

console, comfort

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (offrire conforto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Io non sono brava a consolare le persone.
I'm not good at comforting people.

consular

aggettivo (del console) (having to do with a diplomatic consul)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'ufficio consolare si trova in fondo al corridoio.
The consular office is at the end of the corridor.

console yourself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (trovare sollievo)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Non è ancora riuscito a consolarsi per la morte del suo gatto.
He still hasn't managed to console himself over the death of his cat.

consular representation

(government, international)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

if it's any consolation

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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