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How do you say "sympathetic" in Spanish (Latin America)?
Simpático
In Spanish (Latin America), "sympathetic" is Simpático.
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Pronunciation
Latin Americans say "Simpático" as si-MPA-ti-ko, punching the capitalized syllable without drawing it out too long.
Grammar notes
Simpático is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le dio una sonrisa comprensiva.
He gave a sympathetic smile.
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How to remember Simpático
Because "Simpático" shares its root with "sympathetic-sounding (but means friendly)", just trust the resemblance to recall "sympathetic".
Related words
- excited emocionado
- thrilled emocionado
- terrified aterrorizado
- shocked sorprendido
- disgusted disgustado
- empathetic empático
- optimistic optimista
- pessimistic pesimista
- guilty culpable
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Questions about Simpático
How do you pronounce Simpático?
Latin Americans say "Simpático" as si-MPA-ti-ko, punching the capitalized syllable without drawing it out too long.
Is Simpático formal or casual?
Simpático is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Simpático used in Spanish (Latin America)?
Simpático is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Le dio una sonrisa comprensiva. (He gave a sympathetic smile.).
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"Sympathetic" in other languages
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