sympathy
BrE /ˈsɪmpəθi/ AmE /ˈsɪmpəθi/
noun en → es
a feeling of pity or compassion for someone who is suffering, especially when you share their feelings
compasión, empatía
- have sympathy for somebody
Collocations show sympathy to someone · express sympathy
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She felt a lot of sympathy for the homeless.
Ella sintió mucha compasión por los sin hogar.
the act of supporting or agreeing with someone, especially when they are in a difficult situation
apoyo, solidaridad
- offer sympathy to somebody
Collocations sympathy for the cause · show solidarity with someone
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The community showed its sympathy by organizing a benefit concert.
La comunidad demostró su apoyo organizando un concierto benéfico.
Idioms
solidarizarse con alguien, compadecerse de alguien
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I sympathize with anyone who has to work on weekends.
Me solidarizo con cualquiera que tenga que trabajar los fines de semana.