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    Piadoso (en. Pious)

    /pjaˈðoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having piety or compassion.
    The pious gesture of the woman helped those in need.
    El piadoso gesto de la mujer ayudó a los necesitados.
    Demonstrating a deep respect for religious beliefs.
    His pious behavior earned him the admiration of the community.
    Su piadoso comportamiento le ganó la admiración de la comunidad.
    Related to piety or devotion.
    He is a pious man who dedicates his time to prayer.
    Es un hombre piadoso que dedica su tiempo a la oración.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'piadosus', which means compassionate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    standing before the pious
    to act with humility and reverence towards someone considered sacred.
    de pie ante el piadoso
    pious heart
    a person with a heart full of compassion and kindness.
    corazón piadoso
    in the name of the pious
    to do something in honor of someone's generosity or mercy.
    en nombre del piadoso

    Related Words

    piety
    Feeling of compassion and tenderness towards the suffering of others.
    piedad
    mercy
    Quality of being indulgent and forgiving.
    misericordia
    charity
    Effort to help those who suffer or have needs.
    caridad

    Slang Meanings

    In a context of extreme kindness.
    That guy is so pious that he is always helping others.
    Ese tipo es tan piadoso que siempre está ayudando a los demás.
    Used ironically to describe someone who shows an excess of compassion.
    Don't be so pious; sometimes you have to be firm.
    No seas tan piadoso, a veces hay que ser firme.