No. 5,170 in Spanish
halagos
"Halagos" means "compliments" or "praise."
In a sentence
Tus halagos siempre alegran mi día.
Your compliments always brighten my day.
Here, 'halagos' is used as a noun referring to compliments or flattering remarks.
No necesito halagos para saber que hice un buen trabajo.
I don't need compliments to know I did a good job.
In this context, 'halagos' conveys the idea of praise or commendation that is not required for self-assurance in the speaker's statement.
Demasiados halagos pueden parecer poco sinceros.
Too many compliments can seem insincere.
This usage highlights 'halagos' as excessive admiration, implying a nuanced concern about sincerity in the context raised.
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