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"La virtud" is a form of "virtud", a noun which is often translated as "virtue". "Piedad" is a form of "piedad", a noun which is often translated as "mercy". Learn more about the difference between "la virtud" and "piedad" below.
la virtud(
beer
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tood
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (quality)
a. virtue
Su mayor virtud era su bondad hacia los demás.Her greatest virtue was her kindness towards others.
2. (capacity)
a. power
Algunas plantas que se cultivan en el hogar tienen virtudes curativas.Many household plants have healing powers.
b. ability
El presidente elogió la virtud de prevención de conflictos violentos con que cuentan las sanciones.The president praised the sanctions' ability to prevent violent conflict.
la piedad(
pyeh
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dahd
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (compassion)
2. (religious)
a. piety
Muchos admiraban la piedad de la monja, aunque no compartieran sus creencias.Many admired the nun's piety, even if they didn't share her beliefs.
