Piadosas (en. Pious)

/pjaˈðosas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The quality of being pious.
The pious help for the needy is admirable.
La piadosa ayuda a los necesitados es admirable.
The act of showing compassion or charity.
He dedicated his life to doing pious works.
Se dedicó a hacer obras piadosas durante toda su vida.
adjective
One who feels or shows pity.
She is a pious person who always helps others.
Es una persona piadosa que siempre ayuda a los demás.
Related to religion and devotion.
His pious attitude made him very respected in his community.
Su actitud piadosa lo llevó a ser muy respetado en su comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'piadosus', meaning 'endowed with piety'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Pious act
A gesture of compassion towards others.
Acto piadoso
Pious heart
A person with a compassionate and kind nature.
Corazón piadoso
Pious work
An action done to help those who suffer or need.
Obra piadosa
Pious spirit
An attitude of generosity and compassion in a person.
Espíritu piadoso

Related Words

piety
A feeling of compassion and mercy towards others.
piedad
compassion
A feeling of sadness at the suffering of others that prompts helping.
compasión
mercy
Willingness to forgive or help those who suffer.
misericordia

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who is always ready to help.
That friend is very pious; he always helps us in difficult times.
Ese amigo es bien piadoso, siempre nos ayuda en los momentos difíciles.
A very religious person who acts with kindness.
Juan is pious; he is always at church and helps the poor.
Juan es piadoso; siempre está en la iglesia y ayuda a los pobres.