Condolencia is a noun.
/kon.doˈlen.θja/ (Castilian Spanish)
/kon.doˈlen.sja/ (Latin American Spanish)
Condolencia refers to an expression of sympathy, particularly in response to the death of someone or a similar misfortune. The term is widely used in both oral and written contexts, especially in formal settings like funerals, messages of support to grieving families, or sympathy cards.
Me ofrecieron sus condolencias por la muerte de mi abuelo.
(They offered me their condolences for my grandfather's death.)
Las cartas de condolencia inundaron la casa de la familia en duelo.
(The condolence cards flooded the family's house in mourning.)
Apreciamos mucho las condolencias que hemos recibido de amigos y familiares.
(We greatly appreciate the condolences we have received from friends and family.)
The word condolencia appears in various expressions, typically in contexts related to mourning and support.
Used to express sympathy directly to someone who has lost a loved one.
Enviar condolencias
(Send condolences)
Refers to the act of sending a note, card, or verbal message of sympathy to someone who is grieving.
Recibir condolencias
(Receive condolences)
Describing the process of someone who receives messages of sympathy after a loss.
Mis más sinceras condolencias
(My sincerest condolences)
A formal way to express deep sympathy to someone grieving.
Expresar condolencias
(Express condolences)
The term condolencia has its origins in the Latin word condolentia, which itself comes from the verb condolere, meaning "to suffer with" (comprising "con-" meaning "with" and "dolere" meaning "to feel pain"). This etymology reflects the compassionate sentiment behind offering condolences.
Synonyms: - Simpatía (sympathy) - Compasión (compassion) - Lamento (lament)
Antonyms: - Alegría (joy) - Indiferencia (indifference) - Desinterés (disinterest)
This word is commonly encountered in the context of loss, grief, and mourning, alongside the expressions of support and understanding for the suffering of others.