consuélame
/konswelame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "comfort me" is translated into Spanish as consuélame.
A request for someone to provide emotional support or relief during a time of grief or distress.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by the imperative verb consuela (comfort) and the object pronoun me (me) attached to the end.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing someone using the formal usted instead of tú, the accent shifts to the third syllable: consúeleme.
How do you pronounce it?
/konswelame/
Did you know?
- Spanish has the word consuelo, which can mean both the act of comforting and the name of a person, often used as a traditional female given name.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the physical act of comforting someone often involves el abrazo, a deep and prolonged hug that lasts much longer than a typical English greeting.
- While consuélame is the literal translation, people in casual conversation often say dame ánimos to ask for emotional support instead.
Examples in context
- Por favor, consuélame, estoy pasando por un momento difícilPlease comfort me, I'm going through a tough time.
- Necesito que me consueles, perdí a un ser queridoI need you to comfort me, I lost a loved one.
- Por favor, consuélame en este momento difícil.Please, comfort me in this difficult moment.
- Dime algo bueno y consuélame.Tell me something good and comfort me.
Example conversation
Mateo is feeling very overwhelmed by bad news and talks to Lucía.
- MateoLucía, me siento muy triste hoy.Lucía, I feel very sad today.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, Mateo.I am very sorry, Mateo.
- MateoPor favor, consuélame.Please, comfort me.
- LucíaAquí estoy para ti.I am here for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
