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How do you say "empathetic" in Spanish?
empático
In Spanish, "empathetic" is empático.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say 'empático' quickly and evenly; pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Grammar notes
empático is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Es una oyente amable y empática.
She is a kind, empathetic listener.
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How to remember empático
Say 'empático' while picturing yourself in the situation 'She is a kind, empathetic listener.' so the word sticks to that mental snapshot.
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Questions about empático
How do you pronounce empático?
Native speakers say 'empático' quickly and evenly; pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do, and the accent mark shows exactly which syllable carries the stress.
Is empático formal or casual?
empático is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is empático used in Spanish?
empático is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Es una oyente amable y empática. (She is a kind, empathetic listener.).
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