noun

la piedad

mercy

Sentimiento de pena y amor por quien sufre, que lleva a querer ayudar o perdonar.

Word: piedad

Meaning:
"Piedad" in Spanish generally means piety, mercy, or compassion. It describes a feeling of deep respect and reverence (often religious), or the act of showing kindness and compassion towards others, especially those suffering or in need.

Explanation:

Religious sense (piety):
In this sense, "piedad" refers to a devout and humble attitude toward God or in practicing religious duties. It is the quality of being devout or reverently devoted.
Compassion or mercy:
Here, "piedad" refers to the compassion or sympathy one feels or shows for another person's suffering or misfortune. It implies kindness and a gentle treatment or forgiveness.

Parts of the Word:

The root relates to the Latin word pietas, meaning duty, loyalty, and devotion—especially religious duty.
The suffix -ad is common in Spanish abstract nouns, similar to "-ity" in English (like "piety").

Synonyms:

For piety: devoción, religiosidad, reverencia
For compassion/mercy: compasión, misericordia, clemencia, ternura

Antonyms:

For piety: irreverencia (lack of respect/reverence), blasfemia (blasphemy)
For mercy/compassion: crueldad (cruelty), indiferencia (indifference), inhumanidad (inhumanity)

In summary, "piedad" relates to an attitude or feeling either toward God with reverence or toward fellow humans with kindness and mercy.