reassurance

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈəʃərəns/ AmE /rɪˈæʃərəns/

noun en → es

1 CONFIRMATION [uncountable] B1

a feeling of being sure that something is true or will happen, or the act of making someone feel more confident about a situation

seguridad, certeza, tranquilidad

  • give sb reassurance
  • provide/receive reassurance

Collocations financial reassurance · emotional reassurance

  • The doctor's words gave me some reassurance.

    Las palabras del médico me dieron algo de tranquilidad.

2 COMFORT [uncountable] B2

the act of making someone feel less worried or anxious about a situation

consuelo, alivio, calma

  • offer sb reassurance
  • provide/receive reassurance

Collocations reassurance about a situation · reassurance to someone

  • The nurse offered me reassurance.

    La enfermera me ofreció consuelo.