Compasiva (en. Compassionate)
/kom.paˈsi.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has compassion.
A compassionate person helps those who suffer.
Una persona compasiva ayuda a quienes sufren.
One who shows empathy and solidarity.
It is important to be compassionate in difficult situations.
Es importante ser compasiva en situaciones difíciles.
One who understands the pain of others.
Her compassionate attitude allowed her to connect with others.
Su actitud compasiva le permitió conectar con los demás.
Etymology
From Latin 'compassio', which means 'to feel with'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have compassion
Feeling sorrow or sadness for the suffering of others.
tener compasión
to act with compassion
To carry out actions that demonstrate empathy towards others.
actuar con compasión
compassionate gesture
An act that shows understanding and support to someone in need.
gesto compasivo
Related Words
compassion
Feeling of sorrow for the suffering of others.
compasión
empathy
The ability to put oneself in another’s place and understand their feelings.
empatía
solidarity
Support and unity with the causes or sufferings of others.
solidaridad
Slang Meanings
A person who always helps others.
That girl is very compassionate; she is always supporting her friends.
Esa chica es bien compasiva, siempre está apoyando a sus amigos.
Someone who shows a lot of empathy.
The new volunteer is so compassionate; he cares about everyone.
El nuevo voluntario es tan compasivo, se preocupa por todos.