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Consuelo is a Spanish noun meaning consolation, solace, or comfort in times of sorrow. The word derives from Latin consolatio and is used in various contexts, including religious devotion, such as Nuestra Señora del Consuelo (Our Lady of Consolation).

Consuelo is also a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking cultures. It has been borne by notable individuals, including Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877–1964), an American heiress who became the Duchess of Marlborough, and Consuelo Suncín Sandoval (1901–1979), a Salvadoran-born writer who was the wife and muse of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In everyday language, consuelo can refer to emotional comfort, and the term appears in phrases like premio consuelo, meaning a consolation prize.

Geographically, the name Consuelo is used for places in the Spanish-speaking world, often reflecting religious or familial traditions associated with the concept of consolation.

See also: Consolación, the related Spanish form, and other uses of the root term in names and titles.