Simpatías (en. Sympathies)

/sim.paˈti.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of affinity or attraction towards a person or group.

My sympathies lean towards the local football team.

Mis simpatías van hacia el equipo de fútbol local.

Preference or liking for a thing or idea.

You have a lot of sympathies for classical music.

Tienes muchas simpatías por la música clásica.

Relationship of complicity or camaraderie among people.

Their sympathies bonded them during years of working together.

Sus simpatías las unieron durante años de trabajo juntos.

From the Greek 'sympatheía', which means 'compassion' or 'affinity'.

feel sympathy

To have a positive feeling towards someone.

sentir simpatía

have sympathy

To show affinity or preference for someone.

tener simpatía

awaken sympathies

To generate affection or liking in others.

despertar simpatías

sympathy

Feeling of compassion or affinity towards someone.

simpatía

empathy

Ability to put oneself in another's shoes.

empatía

affection

Feeling of affection towards someone.

afecto

To please someone in a special way.

She always has sympathies for the new members of the group.

Ella siempre tiene simpatías por los nuevos integrantes del grupo.

Connection or good relationship with someone.

I have sympathies with him, he always makes me laugh.

Tengo simpatías con él, siempre me hace reír.