B1NounFeminine
la compassione
compassion / pity
/kom-pas-SYOH-neh/
Plural: compassioni
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What does ‘compassione’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Prova compassione per chi soffre.
She feels compassion for those who suffer.
La compassione è una delle qualità più importanti.
Compassion is one of the most important qualities.
About This Word
Compassione can have a slightly negative shade meaning pity ('fare compassione' = to be pitiful). Empatia is the more neutral modern term for empathy.
Related Words
empatiapietatenerezza