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“praise” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoalabar · elogiar · exaltar · alabanza · glorificar

Pronunciation

IPA/loˈaɾ/

Example

La multitud empezó a loar al héroe.

The crowd began to praise the hero.

Illustration for loar (praise)

How to say “praise” in Spanish

“Praise” in Spanish is loar.

Public praise that highlights someone's merits.

Full entry for loar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with loar

El presentador empezó a loar al equipo por su compromiso durante el partido.

The host began to praise the team for their commitment during the match.

Tips for using loar

  • Mainly literary or formal, loar sounds elevated in everyday speech where speakers prefer elogiar or halagar.

Other Spanish words for “praise”

Siempre alaba a su hijo por su esfuerzo.

He always praises his son for his effort.

Mi jefe elogió mi informe.

My boss praised my report.

Siempre exalto a mis amigos cuando hacen algo bien.

I always praise my friends when they do something well.

La alabanza del público emocionó al cantante.

The praise from the audience moved the singer.

La gente glorifica a los héroes.

People praise the heroes.

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