empathetic

[/ɛmˈpæθɛtɪk/]

adjective

empático

1. showing the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

The counselor was empathetic and listened carefully to her concerns.

O conselheiro era empático e ouviu com cuidado as suas preocupações.

2. relating to or based on empathy; demonstrating emotional understanding

An empathetic response to someone's suffering is to offer support.

Uma resposta empática ao sofrimento de alguém é oferecer apoio.

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General Brazilian

empático

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

empático

Standard usage, sometimes with 'compreensivo' as alternative

São Paulo

empático

Standard usage in business and professional contexts

Portugal

empático

Standard usage; 'compreensivo' also commonly used

to put oneself in someone's shoes

to understand someone's perspective

to walk a mile in someone's shoes

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