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solace

[/ˈsɒlɪs/ or /ˈsoʊləs/]
noun/verbpl: solaces
consolo
1. noun - comfort or consolation in times of distress or sadness
She found solace in music after her loss.
Ela encontrou consolo na música após sua perda.
2. noun - something that provides comfort or relief
Reading was his solace during difficult times.
Ler era seu consolo durante tempos difíceis.
3. verb - to comfort or console someone
He tried to solace his grieving friend.
Ele tentou consolar seu amigo enlutado.
Synonyms
comfortconsolationreliefsolacesuccorsupport
Antonyms
distressanguishtormentsuffering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consolo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
consolo
standard usage
São Paulo
consolo
standard usage
Portugal
consolo
standard usage; sometimes 'alívio'

Related Idioms & Phrases

find solace in something
seek solace
take solace in
offer solace to someone
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