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Mercy in Spanish

Mercy in Spanish is Mercedes, misericordia, piedad — Mercy means kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Mercy in Spanish

Mercedes
proper noun
A en given name.
misericordia
noun
piedad
noun

What does "Mercy" mean?

  1. noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
    "The judge showed mercy to the young man because it was his first offence."
  2. noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
    "It was a mercy that the rain held off until we were all indoors."
  3. intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.
    ""Mercy me!" said Grandma, looking at the huge pile of snow outside the door."
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Mercy in a sentence

  • The judge showed mercy to the young man because it was his first offence.
  • The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers.
  • It was a mercy that the rain held off until we were all indoors.
  • Considering how long the journey was, it was a mercy the baby slept.

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What is "Mercy" in Spanish?
"Mercy" in Spanish is Mercedes, misericordia, piedad. Mercy means: Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
How do you use "Mercy" in a sentence?
Example: "The judge showed mercy to the young man because it was his first offence." In Spanish, "Mercy" is Mercedes, misericordia, piedad.
Are there other ways to say "Mercy" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "Mercy": Mercedes, misericordia, piedad.
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