piedade

[pi.e.ˈda.dɨ]

nounfemininepl: piedades

pity, compassion, mercy

1. A feeling of compassion or sympathy for someone's suffering; mercy

She looked at him with piedade in her eyes.

Ela o olhou com piedade nos olhos.

2. Religious devotion or piety; reverence for sacred things

He practiced piedade in his daily prayers.

Ele praticava piedade em suas orações diárias.

3. An act of mercy or charitable deed

They showed piedade to the poor by giving them food.

Eles mostraram piedade aos pobres dando-lhes comida.

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General Brazilian

piedade

Common usage for both compassion and religious devotion

Portugal

piedade

More formal or literary; often replaced by compaixão in everyday speech

São Paulo

piedade

Standard usage, frequently appears in religious contexts

ter piedade de alguém (to take pity on someone)

implorar piedade (to beg for mercy)

sem piedade (without mercy, mercilessly)

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