consolation

• Substantivo que designa o consolo, alívio ou apoio oferecido a alguém que está sofrendo, triste ou decepcionado.

A noun referring to comfort, solace, or relief provided to someone who is experiencing disappointment, sadness, or distress.

1. Comfort in sadnessB2formal

   Something that provides comfort to someone who is disappointed or sad.

   Consolação

   • Her kind words were a great consolation after the loss.
   • The prize money was little consolation for his defeat.
   • He found consolation in his friends' support.

   Sinônimoscheercomfortreliefsolacesupport

   Antônimosafflictiondistressgriefsorrowtorment

2. Consolation prizeB2formal

   A prize given to someone who has not won a competition, as a form of comfort.

   Prêmio de consolação

   • She won a consolation prize for coming in second place.
   • The runner-up received a small consolation prize.
   • The team was awarded a consolation trophy for their efforts.