What is the Spanish word for "sympathetic"?

Learn how to say "sympathetic" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sympathetic

Spanish

simpático

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Alternative translations of "sympathetic"

simpático
compasivo
solidario
comprensivo
afín

Examples of how to use "sympathetic" in Spanish

English
My friend is very sympathetic.
Spanish
Mi amigo es muy comprensivo.
English
She gave him a sympathetic smile.
Spanish
Ella le dio una sonrisa comprensiva.
English
Our teacher was sympathetic to questions.
Spanish
Nuestro profesor fue comprensivo con las preguntas.
English
He sounded sympathetic when I explained.
Spanish
Él sonó comprensivo cuando le expliqué.
English
They were sympathetic during her hard time.
Spanish
Ellos fueron comprensivos durante su momento difícil.

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