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    Misericordioso (en. Merciful)

    /misiɾiˈkoɾðjoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who shows compassion or clemency towards others.
    The missionary was known for his merciful character towards the poor.
    El misionero era conocido por su carácter misericordioso con los pobres.
    One who is benevolent and forgives offenses.
    His merciful attitude helped heal old grudges.
    Su actitud misericordiosa ayudó a sanar viejas rencillas.
    One who exercises mercy.
    The king was merciful in absolving the prisoners.
    El rey fue misericordioso al absolver a los prisioneros.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'misericordiosus' which means 'compassionate, charitable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    acts of mercy
    Actions that demonstrate compassion and help towards others.
    actos de misericordia
    to be merciful
    To have the capacity to forgive and show understanding.
    ser misericordioso

    Related Words

    mercy
    Feeling of compassion towards the suffering of others.
    misericordia
    merciful
    Adjective that describes a person who acts with mercy.
    misericordioso
    piety
    Feeling of compassion and love towards the suffering of others.
    piedad

    Slang Meanings

    To act harshly
    Don't be merciful, sometimes one must be firm.
    No seas misericordioso, a veces hay que ser firme.
    To have no compassion
    That person is so unmerciful that they help no one.
    Esa persona es tan poco misericordiosa que no ayuda a nadie.