Dicționar Român – Englez

mângâia



Verb tranzitiv
1.

to stroke


2. (a dezmierda)

to caress, to fondle


3. fig. (ochii etc.)

to caress


4. fig. (a liniști)

to comfort, to console


5. (a desfăta)

to delight



Verb reflexiv
1.

to console oneself


Expresii:
a se mângâia cu...  =  to take comfort in..., to seek consolation in...
a se mângâia cu...  =  to be comforted/consoled by...
a se mângâia cu... (cu speranța etc.)  =  to flatter oneself with...