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compassionate in Spanish

compassionate in Spanish is compasivo — compassionate means showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.

compassionate in Spanish

compasivo
adj
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

What does "compassionate" mean?

  1. adj Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
    "The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child."
  2. adj Granted as an exception because of a family emergency, illness, or bereavement.
    "He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral."
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compassionate in a sentence

  • The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child.
  • She gave a compassionate response instead of criticizing his mistake.
  • He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral.

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What is "compassionate" in Spanish?

"compassionate" in Spanish is compasivo. compassionate means: Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.

How do you use "compassionate" in a sentence?

Example: "The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child." In Spanish, "compassionate" is compasivo.

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