How to Say "empathy" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “empathy” is “comprensión” — use 'comprensión' when referring to showing understanding, patience, and sympathy towards someone's situation, similar to 'understanding' or 'tolerance'..
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comprensión
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Use 'comprensión' when referring to showing understanding, patience, and sympathy towards someone's situation, similar to 'understanding' or 'tolerance'.
Examples
Agradezco mucho tu comprensión ante mi retraso.
I really appreciate your understanding (patience/empathy) regarding my delay.
identificación
nounC1general
Choose 'identificación' when describing the act of feeling what others feel, experiencing their emotions as if they were your own, indicating a strong personal connection.
Examples
Su identificación con la causa de los trabajadores fue inmediata.
His identification with the workers' cause was immediate.
Comprensión vs. Identificación
Learners often confuse 'comprensión' and 'identificación' by using 'comprensión' when they mean to express a deep emotional resonance. Remember, 'comprensión' is more about patient understanding, while 'identificación' is about feeling *with* someone.
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