Meanings (ES + gloss)
compasión • lástima • piedad
A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
I can't feel any pity towards the gang, who got injured while attempting to break into a flat.
take pity on someone
lástima • pena
Something regrettable.
It's a pity you're feeling unwell because there's a party on tonight.
What a pity about the band breaking up. I loved them!
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
apiadarse de • compadecer (se de) • condoler (disused) • condolerse de • conmiserar (se de) • tener lástima a
To feel pity for (someone or something).
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
You have got to pity the guy - he lost his wife, mother and job in the same month.
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