la
feminine
/kompaˈsjon/
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Translation
compassion, pity
Word origin
From Latin compassio, from com ('with') plus pati ('to suffer'). Literally a suffering together with another, a fellow feeling for their pain.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- compassio
- English cognates
- compassion, passion
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcompasiones
Examples
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She felt compassion for the abandoned dog.
mucha .
He treated us with great compassion in a difficult moment.
gran .
Compassion towards others is a great virtue.
, .
I do not want your pity, I want your respect.
¡ !
Have a little compassion for those who suffer!
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