alentarse in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for alentarse in the Spanish»English Dictionary

I.alentar VB trans

1. alentar:

alentar (con gritos, aplausos)

to cheer … on

alentar (dar valor)

to encourage

miles de hinchas alentaron al equipo

thousands of fans cheered the team on

sus palabras me alentaron a seguir luchando

his words inspired o encouraged me o gave me strength to carry on fighting

2. alentar (albergar):

alentar esperanza

to cherish

alentaban esperanzas de bienestar

they cherished hopes of a comfortable life

II.alentar VB intr liter (respirar)

alentar

to breathe

III.alentarse VB vpr

alentarse LatAm inf (mejorarse):

alentarse

to get better

alentarse in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for alentarse in the Spanish»English Dictionary

I.alentar <e → ie> [a·len·ˈtar] VB intr

alentar

to be alive

II.alentar <e → ie> [a·len·ˈtar] VB trans

alentar

to encourage

III.alentar <e → ie> [a·len·ˈtar] VB refl alentarse

1. alentar (animarse):

alentar

to take heart

2. alentar Hond, Mex, Col, Ecua (restablecerse):

alentar

to get well