Piadosos (en. Pious)

/pjaˈðosos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who shows compassion and kindness towards others.
The compassionate help those in need without expecting anything in return.
Los piadosos ayudan a los necesitados sin esperar nada a cambio.
Said of a person: one who has a strong sense of religion.
He is a compassionate man who dedicates his life to prayer.
Es un hombre piadoso que dedica su vida a la oración.
One who is indulgent or easily forgives.
His compassionate attitude allows him to understand the mistakes of others.
Su actitud piadosa le permite entender los errores ajenos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'piadosus', which means 'compassionate' or 'merciful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be compassionate
to act with compassion and empathy towards others.
ser piadoso
compassionate soul
a person of great kindness and generosity.
alma piadosa
merciful compassion
compassion that extends to those who suffer.
misericordia piadosa

Related Words

piety
Feeling of compassion towards those who suffer.
piedad
mercy
Act of clemency or compassion towards others.
misericordia
benignity
Attitude of being kind and benevolent.
benignidad

Slang Meanings

An extremely kind person sometimes seen as naive.
That guy is so compassionate that sometimes he seems unaware of what is happening around him.
Ese chico es tan piadoso que a veces parece que no se da cuenta de lo que pasa a su alrededor.
Refers to someone who always forgives others.
He is a compassionate person; he never gets angry with anyone.
Es un piadoso, nunca se enoja con nadie.