Spanish Word · Advanced
paliar
to alleviate / to mitigate
Pronunciation: pah-LYAHR
Meaning
To make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.
Example
Intentamos paliar los efectos negativos de la crisis.
We are trying to alleviate the negative effects of the crisis.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice paliar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level Spanish word.