English–Spanish
“pity” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pjeˈðað/
Example
La gente mostró piedad por las víctimas del accidente.
People showed pity for the victims of the accident.
How to say “pity” in Spanish
“Pity” in Spanish is piedad.
A feeling of compassion that moves someone to show mercy.
Example sentences with piedad
El entrenador no tuvo piedad con el equipo rival.
The coach showed no mercy to the opposing team.
Tips for using piedad
- In everyday speech speakers often use qué lástima or tener lástima for light sympathy, while piedad sounds stronger or more formal and appears in emphatic pleas like ¡ten piedad!