Compasión (en. Compassion)

/kom.paˈs.jon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of empathy or pity towards the misfortunes of others.

The compassion she showed towards the injured child was moving.

La compasión que mostró hacia el niño herido era conmovedora.

Action of helping or alleviating the suffering of others.

She acted with compassion by offering her support in difficult times.

Actuó con compasión al ofrecerle su apoyo en momentos difíciles.

Derives from the Latin 'compassio', which means 'to suffer with'.

human compassion

Feeling of solidarity and support towards the suffering of others.

compasión humana

it is done with compassion

An action is carried out with the desire to actively help someone who is suffering.

se hace con compasión

act with compassion

Making decisions or taking actions while being aware of the pain of others.

actuar con compasión

mercy

Feeling of compassion and forgiveness towards those who suffer or make mistakes.

misericordia

empathy

Ability to put oneself in another's place and understand their feelings.

empatía

Morning of compassion

When someone feels bad and asks for help, it is said that they are in their 'morning of compassion'.

Cuando alguien se siente mal y pide ayuda, se dice que está en su 'mañana de compasión'.