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confortar

[kõn.for.ˈtar]
verb
to comfort
1. to console or soothe someone who is upset, sad, or suffering
She tried to comfort her friend after the loss.
Ela tentou confortar sua amiga após a perda.
2. to provide solace or relief
The warm blanket comforted him in the cold night.
O cobertor quente o confortou na noite fria.
3. to strengthen or encourage someone's resolve
His words comforted her spirit during difficult times.
Suas palavras confortaram seu espírito em tempos difíceis.
Synonyms
consolaracalmartranquilizaraliviarapoiarencorajar
Antonyms
afligiratormentarangustiardesconfortarperturbardesanimar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confortar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
confortar
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
confortar
No significant regional variation
Portugal
confortar
Standard usage; occasionally used alongside 'consolar' with subtle preference differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

confortar o coração de alguém (to warm someone's heart)
confortar em tempos de dificuldade (to comfort in times of hardship)
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