piedad

See also: Piedad

Spanish

Etymology

From Old Spanish piedat, piadad (first attested 1140)[1], from Latin pietās, pietātem (piety; pity).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pjeˈdad/ [pjeˈð̞að̞]
  • Rhymes: -ad
  • Syllabification: pie‧dad

Noun

piedad f (plural piedades)

  1. pity, mercy
  2. piety
  3. compassion

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