🇬🇧🇪🇸 sympathy - compasión : English Lesson

Meaning of "sympathy" ("compasión"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Sympathy is the feeling of understanding and caring about someone else's suffering or misfortune. It involves recognizing their pain and offering comfort or support to help them feel better.

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I showed sympathy to my dad when he burned the BBQ… but I still ordered pizza.

My dog gives me sympathy when I’m sad… mostly because he thinks he’ll get treats.

I gave sympathy to my friend for missing the party… while I ate the last slice of cake.

My cat shows zero sympathy when I trip—he just walks away like I embarrassed him.

I gave my brother sympathy when he fell, but only after I finished laughing.

On a cold street, a boy sat crying over broken bread. A woman felt sympathy and gave him soup. Her friend felt sympathy and gave him a coat. The woman's sympathy was warm; the friend's sympathy was quick. Sympathy filled the small hands, and the boy smiled with a small, bright hope.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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