Spanish word

loar

Pronunciation

IPA/loˈaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbpraise

Example

La multitud empezó a loar al héroe.

The crowd began to praise the hero.

Illustration for loar (praise)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Public praise that highlights someone's merits.

Common phrases

  • loar al equipo por su compromiso

    praise the team for their commitment

  • loar públicamente a alguien

    praise someone publicly

Similar words

elogiar: Polite praise often expressed in speech or writing.
alabar: Spoken praise pointing out a person's good qualities or deeds.
aplaudir: Approval expressed by applause, cheers, or clapping.
halagar: Flattering words aimed to please someone or gain favor.

Definition in Spanish

Hablar públicamente bien de alguien o algo para reconocer sus méritos o virtudes.

Word origin

From Latin laudāre 'to praise', loar preserves that sense and is cognate with English laud.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • complimentverb

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