comfort

• Estado de bienestar físico, libertad de dolor o limitaciones, así como sentimiento de consuelo, alivio y confianza.

A noun referring to a state of physical ease, freedom from pain or constraint, or a feeling of consolation and reassurance.

incontable

1. B1formal

   A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

   comodidad física

   • The chair is designed for maximum comfort.
   • She found comfort in the soft, warm blanket.
   • The hotel room offered every modern comfort.

   Sinónimoseaserelaxationreliefreposerestfulnesswellbeing

   Antónimosagonydiscomfortdistresspainsuffering

2. Emotional supportB1formal

   Consolation for grief or anxiety; a feeling of relief or encouragement.

   consuelo

   • He took comfort in his friends' kind words.
   • Her presence was a great comfort to the family.
   • The letter brought him some comfort during a difficult time.

   Sinónimosconsolationencouragementreassurancereliefsolacesupport

   Antónimosagonyanguishdespairdistressgriefmiserysorrowtormentwoe

3. Something that provides easeB2informal

   A person or thing that provides ease, support, or relief.

   alivio, consuelo

   • A hot cup of tea is a real comfort on a cold day.
   • His dog was his only comfort after the loss.
   • Music has always been a comfort to her.

   Sinónimosaidamenityconsolationconveniencehelpluxuryreliefsolacesuccorsupport

   Antónimosafflictionburdenhardship

• Consolar, calmar o brindar apoyo emocional a alguien que está afligido o angustiado.

A verb meaning to soothe, console, or provide emotional support to someone in distress.

1. Console or sootheB1formal

   To make someone feel less sad, worried, or upset.

   Consolar o calmar

   • She comforted her friend after the loss of her pet.
   • He tried to comfort the crying child.
   • The nurse comforted the patient before the surgery.

   Sinónimoscalmcheerconsoleeasereassurerelievesolacesoothe

   Antónimosagitatedistressharasstormentupset

2. Provide physical easeB2formal

   To make someone physically relaxed or free from pain.

   aliviar físicamente

   • The soft pillow comforted his tired neck.
   • A warm bath can comfort sore muscles.
   • The chair was designed to comfort the user during long hours of work.

   Sinónimosalleviateassuageeaserelievesoothe

   Antónimosaggravatehurtirritatepaintorment