empatia

[em-pah-TEE-uh]

nounfemininepl: empatias

empathy

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

Her empathy helped her connect with the struggling student.

Sua empatia ajudou-a a se conectar com o aluno em dificuldades.

2. The capacity to recognize and respond to the emotions of others

Empathy is essential in nursing and caregiving professions.

A empatia é essencial nas profissões de enfermagem e cuidados.

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General Brazilian

empatia

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

empatia

Standard usage, sometimes used interchangeably with 'compaixão'

colocar-se no lugar do outro (to put oneself in another's shoes)

ter empatia com alguém (to have empathy with someone)

falta de empatia (lack of empathy)

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