compasiva

Compasiva is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective compasivo. It describes someone who demonstrates compassion or actions and attitudes aimed at alleviating the suffering of others. The term commonly appears in phrases such as una persona compasiva, una actitud compasiva, or, when referring to masculine nouns, un acto compasivo. In general usage, compasiva emphasizes empathy coupled with a concern to help.

Etymology and related terms: Compasiva shares its roots with compasión, which comes from Latin compassio (and the related sense of bearing with or feeling another’s pain) and reached Spanish via Old French and general romance language development. The noun compasión means pity or sympathy, while compasivo/compasiva are the corresponding adjectives.

Usage and context: In everyday Spanish, compasiva is common when describing people, caregivers, or approaches in social services, healthcare, education, and humanitarian work. It is often paired with nouns like atención compasiva, cuidado compasivo, or cultura de la compasión to express organizational or interpersonal commitments to reduce suffering. While compasiva highlights the feminine form, the masculine counterpart compasivo is used with masculine nouns.

See also: compasión, empatía, misericordia, bondad. These terms are closely related in discussing emotional responses to suffering and the moral impetus to help others. Compasiva, as a grammatical form, does not denote a separate concept beyond the adjective’s agreement with gender in Spanish.