piedad

Definitions of piedad
  1. noun
    righteousness by virtue of being pious
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    types:
    devoción, religiosidad
    piety by virtue of being devout
    obediencia, sumisión
    piety by virtue of devotion to duty
    type of:
    rectitud
    adhering to moral principles
  2. noun
    the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
    synonyms: compasión
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    type of:
    misericordia
    a disposition to be kind and forgiving
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