Spanish Conversation · Level 32
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Spanish word
simpatía
Pronunciation
IPA/simpaˈtia/
Meaning
- feminine nounliking
Example
Siento simpatía por ella.
I like her.
More examples
Su simpatía hacia los vecinos se notó desde el primer día.
Her friendliness toward the neighbors was noticeable from the first day.
Core concept
A friendly spark that eases social interaction.
Common phrases
tener simpatía por alguien
have a liking for someone
sentir simpatía por alguien
feel a liking for someone
causar simpatía
inspire liking
Similar words
empatía: Capacity to understand and share another person's emotional state.
sintonía: Alignment of mood or pace that makes being together feel effortless.
agrado: A straightforward feeling of liking or enjoyment toward someone or something.
Definition in Spanish
Impulso breve de agrado hacia otra persona que facilita la relación social sin implicar compromiso afectivo.
Word origin
From Greek sympathía 'fellow feeling', borrowed through Latin, its Spanish sense focuses on a quick, pleasant regard.
Usage tips
- Simpatía names a warm first impression rather than deep emotion, and in everyday speech people commonly say me cae bien instead.