compassion

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒmpəʃn/ AmE /kəmˈpæʃən/

noun en → es

1 FEELING [uncountable] B1

a strong feeling of sympathy and care for someone who is suffering or sad, often with a desire to help them

compasión, empatía

  • show compassion towards somebody/something

Collocations show compassion for someone · feel compassion for a cause

  • She showed great compassion for the homeless.

    Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los sin hogar.

2 CHARACTER [uncountable] B2

the quality of being kind and sympathetic towards people who are suffering or sad, often with a desire to help them

bondad, compasión

  • have compassion for somebody/something

Collocations a person of great compassion · compassion in the world

  • He is known for his compassion and generosity.

    Es conocido por su bondad y generosidad.