Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
comprensivo
Pronunciation
IPA/kompɾenˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveunderstanding
Example
Mi jefe es comprensivo.
My boss is understanding.
More examples
Aunque estaba ocupado, fue comprensivo con mis preguntas.
Although he was busy, he showed understanding toward my questions.
Core concept
An attitude of understanding that expresses the capacity to see another person's point of view.
Common phrases
ser comprensivo con uno mismo
be compassionate toward oneself
ser comprensivo con los demás
be compassionate toward others
Similar words
empático: Imagines another person's inner feelings and emotionally resonates with them.
compasivo: Feels sympathy for someone's troubles and seeks to offer practical help.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra capacidad de ponerse en el lugar del otro y entender su situación.
Word origin
From Latin comprehendere 'to grasp' with the suffix -ivo, the adjective comprensivo describes someone disposed to understand another person's situation.
Usage tips
- Comprensivo describes behavior or attitude (e.g., fue comprensivo conmigo) and examples of supportive actions read better than self-labels like 'soy comprensivo' which may seem self-praising.
Other meanings
- considerateadjective
- comprehensiveadjective
Opposites
- incomprensivouncomprehendingadjective
- intoleranteintolerantadjective
Related words
- incomprensiónincomprehensionnoun
- comprensiblecomprehensibleadjective