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elogio

praise

noun eh-LOH-hyoh Rare

Origin: From Latin elogium.

Also means

compliment

Usage Note

Elogio is a formal or heartfelt expression of admiration, slightly more elevated than cumplido ('compliment'). The related verb is elogiar. In formal contexts, hacer elogios de alguien means to speak highly of someone; the phrase digno de elogio means 'praiseworthy.'

Examples

"El director recibió muchos elogios por su trabajo."

Natural Translation

The director received much praise for his work.

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