compassione
/kom.pasˈsjo.ne/
The Italian word for compassion is compassione.
compassione refers to a deep awareness of the suffering of another.
Meaning: deep awareness of the suffering of another (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable. It is pronounced /kom.pasˈsjo.ne/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, compassione can sometimes carry a connotation of pity or condescension, whereas in English 'compassion' is almost exclusively seen as a positive virtue.
- The word compassione is closely linked to the concept of passione, which in Italian can mean 'passion' or 'suffering'. This reflects the word's root meaning of suffering alongside someone else.
- In certain religious Italian contexts, compassione can be used to describe the suffering of divine figures, not just humans.
Examples in context
- Dov'è la tua compassione?Where is your compassion?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's compassion using compassione.Tatoeba #5492725 by Guybrush88, translation #2644672 by CK
- Sami non aveva compassione.Sami had no compassion.This sentence is useful for stating that someone lacked compassion using compassione.Tatoeba #6315036 by Guybrush88, translation #6312719 by OsoHombre
- Mostra una mancanza di compassione.He shows a lack of compassion.This sentence is useful for describing a lack of compassion using compassione.Tatoeba #13050352 by Nuel, translation #13050351 by Nuel
- Amo la tua profonda compassione per gli altri.I love your deep compassion for others.
- Compatisco la tua situazione, amico mio.I sympathize with your situation, my friend.
- Ricorda che la compassione è una virtù umana universale.Remember, compassion is a universal human virtue.
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are talking about a difficult situation a friend is facing.
- SofiaDobbiamo avere più compassione per lui.We need to have more compassion for him.
- AlessandroHai ragione, sta attraversando un momento duro.You are right, he is going through a hard time.
- SofiaLa compassione può aiutarlo a guarire.Compassion can help him heal.
- AlessandroSì, Sofia, gli saremo vicini.Yes, Sofia, we will be there for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “compassion” translations and entries compassione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
