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compassion

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion is a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for other people's suffering. It includes a sincere desire to help the person who is in pain or trouble.

Ejemplos

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She showed great compassion for the hungry dog in the street.

She was very kind and caring toward the dog that had no food.

2

The judge acted with compassion when listening to the defendant's story.

The judge showed kindness and understanding during the legal process.

3

You really need to have some compassion for your little brother.

You should try to be more kind and understanding toward your brother.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
compassion
Adverbio
compassionately
Adjetivo
compassionate
Relacionado
compassionateness
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word parts: 'com' means 'with' and 'passion' means 'strong feeling'. Compassion is having strong feelings with someone else.

Quiz rápido

The nurse treated the elderly man with great ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: compassion

Ejemplos

1

She showed great compassion for the hungry dog in the street.

everyday

She was very kind and caring toward the dog that had no food.

2

The judge acted with compassion when listening to the defendant's story.

formal

The judge showed kindness and understanding during the legal process.

3

You really need to have some compassion for your little brother.

informal

You should try to be more kind and understanding toward your brother.

4

Academic studies suggest that compassion can be taught to medical students.

academic

Research says that being kind to patients is a skill students can learn.

5

Our business policy is to treat every customer with compassion and respect.

business

The company promises to be kind and helpful to every person who buys from us.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
compassion
Adverbio
compassionately
Adjetivo
compassionate
Relacionado
compassionateness

Colocaciones comunes

show compassion to behave in a kind way toward someone
feel compassion to experience a feeling of kindness for others
deep compassion a very strong feeling of caring
lack compassion to not have any kindness for others
act of compassion a specific kind thing that someone does

Frases Comunes

have compassion for someone

to feel bad for someone and want to help them

be full of compassion

to be a very kind and caring person

out of compassion

doing something because you feel kind and want to help

Se confunde a menudo con

compassion vs sympathy

Sympathy is feeling bad for someone, while compassion is feeling bad and actively wanting to help them.

compassion vs pity

Pity can sometimes feel condescending or like looking down on someone, but compassion is equal and supportive.

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Notas de uso

Compassion is usually followed by the preposition 'for' (compassion for others). It is a very positive quality and is often used in religious or moral contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to use 'compassion' as a verb. Remember that you must 'show' or 'have' compassion; you cannot 'compassion' someone.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word parts: 'com' means 'with' and 'passion' means 'strong feeling'. Compassion is having strong feelings with someone else.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin word 'compati', which means 'to suffer with'.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often followed by 'for' + person/group used with verbs like 'show', 'feel', or 'have'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western and Eastern cultures, compassion is considered one of the highest human virtues and is central to many religions.

Quiz rápido

The nurse treated the elderly man with great ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: compassion

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