Spanish Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Spanish word
alabanza
Pronunciation
IPA/alaˈβanθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounpraise
Example
La alabanza del público emocionó al cantante.
The praise from the audience moved the singer.
More examples
El libro recibió alabanza de la crítica especializada.
The book received praise from specialist critics.
Core concept
Words of acclaim directed at a person, work, or action.
Common phrases
recibir alabanza
receive praise
merecer alabanza
deserve praise
alabanza pública
public praise
Similar words
elogio: Acknowledges and praises the quality of an action or work in speech or writing.
halago: Offers short flattering remarks meant to improve the mood or atmosphere of a gathering.
cumplido: Offers polite compliments as a courteous social gesture directed at someone.
aplauso: Marks approval with clapping, cheering, or other audible signs.
Definition in Spanish
Designa una expresión verbal o escrita que reconoce y valora los méritos de una persona, obra o acción.
Word origin
It comes from Latin laudare 'to praise' with the suffix -anza, forming a noun that names words or expressions that recognize and value merit.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include recibir alabanzas and merecer alabanzas, and using alabanza in informal chat can sound overly elevated compared with elogio.