la
feminine
/kondoˈlenθja/
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Translation
condolence, sympathy
Word origin
From Late Latin condolere ('to suffer with, feel another's pain'), from con- ('with') plus dolere ('to grieve, hurt').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- condolere
- English cognates
- condolence, dolorous
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcondolencias
Examples
.
I sent him my condolences for the loss of his father.
muchas .
The whole family received many condolences.
sincera .
I want to express my most sincere sympathy.
pésame .
The neighbours came to offer their sympathy and condolences.
viuda.
She wrote a letter of condolence to the widow.
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