Spanish word

solidario

Pronunciation

IPA/soliˈðaɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivesupportive

Example

La comunidad está solidaria con las familias afectadas.

The community is supportive of the affected families.

Illustration for solidario (supportive)

More examples

¿Te sientes solidario cuando un amigo tiene problemas?

Do you feel supportive when a friend has problems?

Core concept

Neighbors pooling food and money to help a family in need.

Common phrases

  • ser solidario con

    be in solidarity with

  • actuar solidario

    act in solidarity

  • acto solidario

    act of solidarity

Similar words

empático: Perceives and grasps others' emotions and viewpoints.
compasivo: Responds to others' suffering with heartfelt concern and a desire to comfort.
generoso: Offers personal resources or time generously to assist others.
cooperativo: Cooperates with others in joint efforts to accomplish shared tasks.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra apoyo y comparte responsabilidades o sentimientos con otras personas en situaciones de necesidad.

Word origin

Borrowed from medieval Latin solidarius, from Latin solidus 'whole', the word emphasizes unity that produces cooperative action and shared duties.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are ser solidario con, gesto solidario, and apoyo solidario, so the word normally describes people or actions that offer support rather than abstract qualities.

Other meanings

  • compassionateadjective
  • cooperativeadjective

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