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    Piedad (en. Piety)

    /pjeˈðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Compassion or mercy towards the suffering of others.
    She showed pity towards those suffering from hunger.
    Ella mostró piedad hacia los que sufrían hambre.
    A feeling that drives one to help those in need.
    Pity is an important virtue in many religions.
    La piedad es una virtud importante en muchas religiones.
    An act of clemency or forgiveness towards a guilty person.
    The judge decided to act with pity and not condemn the accused.
    El juez decidió actuar con piedad y no condenar al reo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pietatem', which means 'devotion' or 'mercy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    show pity
    To show compassion towards someone.
    mostrar piedad
    Christian pity
    The relationship of pity with the Christian religion.
    piedad cristiana
    pity for animals
    Compassion and care for animals.
    piedad por los animales

    Related Words

    mercy
    A feeling of compassion towards those who suffer.
    misericordia
    charity
    An act of helping those in need.
    caridad

    Slang Meanings

    A feeling of pity or compassion for someone.
    Don't worry, I have pity for you.
    No te preocupes, yo tengo piedad por ti.
    To have compassion in difficult situations.
    When I saw him like that, I felt pity.
    Cuando lo vi así, sentí piedad.