condolencias
/kondoˈlenθjas/
The Spanish word for "condolences" is condolencias.
Condolencias is a funeral expression to express sympathy after a death. In everyday Spanish, you can also express sympathy using the word pésame. If you want to say "to offer one's condolences", the standard verbal phrase is dar el pésame.
Meaning: funeral expression (intj)
Which one should you use?
While condolencias is used in formal settings, pésame is the much more common way to offer condolences in everyday Spanish. For example, to express deep sympathy, it is very common and natural to say mi más sentido pésame.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pésame is a masculine noun, so you use the masculine article el or the masculine possessive mi with it.
How do you pronounce it?
/kondoˈlenθjas/
Did you know?
- The term pésame is derived from the verb pesar, which means both 'to weigh' and 'to feel sorry', linking the emotional pain of grief to a physical weight.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of dar el pésame often involves a specific physical gesture, such as a firm handshake or a hug, and is rarely done via a simple verbal statement alone.
- While condolencias is used globally, in some Latin American countries, people may use the phrase estoy contigo ('I am with you') as a more intimate alternative to formal condolences.
Examples in context
- Por favor acepte mis más sinceras condolencias.Please accept my sincerest condolences.This sentence is useful for practicing how to express the phrase condolencias.Tatoeba #1505970 by marcelostockle, translation #268950 by CM
- Es una gran pérdida.It's a great loss.
- Le acompaño en su dolor.I share in your grief.
- Mi más sentido pésame.My deepest sympathy.
- Que en paz descanse.May he/she rest in peace.
- Estamos con usted en estos momentos tan difíciles.We stand with you in these difficult moments.
- Lo siento mucho, amigo/a.I'm so sorry, my friend.
- Estoy aquí para lo que necesites.I'm here for whatever you need.
- Cuenta conmigo en este momento difícil.You can count on me in this difficult time.
- Te mando un fuerte abrazo.Sending you a big hug.
- Te acompaño en el sentimiento.I share in your sorrow.
- Recibe mis más profundas condolencias.Please receive my deepest condolences.
- Les envío mis sinceras condolencias.I send them my sincere condolences.
Example conversation
Mateo is visiting Lucía at her home after a loss.
- MateoLo siento mucho, Lucía.I am so sorry, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias por venir, Mateo.Thank you for coming, Mateo.
- MateoTe envío mis más sinceras condolencias.I send you my most sincere condolences.
- LucíaTe agradezco mucho el apoyo.I really appreciate the support.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry condolencias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
