consuelo

/konˈswelo/ · B1 · noun · m

consolation

🫂 Cousin of console and consolation: con- + Latin solari, to comfort

Consuelo comes from Latin consolari, which also gave English console, consolation and, through solacium, solace. Split it as con-SUE-lo: con- (with) plus suelo, worn down from solari (to soothe). It is also a common Spanish girl's name.

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