Meaning of konsuwelo de-bobo | Babel Free
konsuˌelo de ˈboboDefinitions
false comfort; insincere comfort; mock consolation (gestures intended as band-aid solutions)
idiomatic
Examples
“Ang mga serbisyo ng gobyerno: pamimigay ng kaunting pera, pabahay, mga scholarship -- consuelo de bobo 'yan kung hindi naman ito sinadyang magtagal o ipaganda ang buhay ng mas nakararami.”
The services of the government: handing out some cash, housing, scholarships -- these are consolation for idiots if these aren't meant to last or better the lives of the many.
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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