WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
Principal Translations |
compadecer⇒ vtr | (a alguien: sentir pena) | pity⇒ vtr |
| | feel sorry for v expr |
| (share or understand [sb]'s feelings) | feel for, sympathize with vi + prep |
| Para ser franco, no lo compadezco. |
| To be honest, I don't pity him. |
| To be honest, I don't feel sorry for him. |
compadecerse⇒ v prnl | (de algo: sentir pena) | take pity on v expr |
| | have sympathy for v expr |
| | feel sorry for v expr |
| | pity⇒ vtr |
Note: Va acompañado de la preposición "de". |
| Me compadecí de la mendiga y le di unas monedas. |
| I took pity on the beggar, and gave her a few coins. |