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conforta

[kõn-fɔr-tə]
verb
comforts (third person singular present indicative of confortar)
1. to provide comfort or solace to someone
She comforts the crying child.
Ela conforta a criança que chora.
2. to ease someone's pain or distress
Kind words comfort the grieving family.
Palavras gentis confortam a família de luto.
3. to give encouragement or support
His presence comforts me during difficult times.
A sua presença me conforta durante os tempos difíceis.
Synonyms
consolaacalmatranquilizaaliviaencoraja
Antonyms
desconfortaangustiaafligeperturbadesencoraja

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conforta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
conforta
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

conforta o coração - comforts the heart
conforta a alma - comforts the soul
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