What does "piedad" mean in English?

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Spanish

piedad

English

mercy

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Alternative translations of "piedad"

piety
compassion
clemency
charity

Examples of how to use "piedad" in Spanish

Spanish
No tuvo piedad de sus enemigos.
English
He had no mercy on his enemies.
Spanish
Tuvo piedad y perdonó al ladrón.
English
He showed mercy and forgave the thief.
Spanish
La piedad del santo conmovió a todos.
English
The saint's mercy moved everyone.
Spanish
Piedad pidió ayuda con voz temblorosa.
English
Piety asked for help with a trembling voice.
Spanish
Mostró piedad hacia el animal herido.
English
He showed mercy towards the injured animal.

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