Piadosa (en. Pious)

/pjaˈðosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has mercy or compassion.
Her pious attitude towards animals makes her very loved.
Su actitud piadosa hacia los animales la hace muy querida.
One who is kind and generous to those in need.
The pious woman organized a food drive for the poor.
La piadosa mujer organizó una recolecta de alimentos para los pobres.
Relating to piety in a religious sense.
Religious authorities consider her a pious person.
Las autoridades religiosas la consideran una persona piadosa.

Etymology

From Latin 'piadosus', meaning 'compassionate, merciful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

God's mercy
Divine compassion or mercy.
piedad de Dios
acts of piety
Acts of kindness or compassion towards others.
actos de piedad
to have mercy
To feel compassion or clemency for someone.
tener piedad

Related Words

piety
Feeling of compassion towards those who suffer.
piedad
compassion
Feeling of sorrow for another's suffering.
compasión
mercy
Quality of one who has compassion and forgives.
misericordia

Slang Meanings

To have a tender heart.
She is so pious that she always helps those in need.
Es tan piadosa que siempre ayuda a quienes lo necesitan.
To be a sensitive person.
You can't do that to her; she's too pious.
No puedes hacerle eso, es demasiado piadosa.