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"Solidaridad" is a noun which is often translated as "solidarity", and "comprensión" is a noun which is often translated as "understanding". Learn more about the difference between "solidaridad" and "comprensión" below.
la solidaridad(
soh
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lee
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dah
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ree
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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. (general)
a. solidarity
El nuevo alcalde rechazó el aumento salarial para mostrar solidaridad con los empleados del ayuntamiento.The new mayor rejected his salary increase to show solidarity with the city hall employees.
b. support
El equipo donó un millón de euros en solidaridad con los refugiados.The team donated a million euros in support of the refugees.
la comprensión(
kohm
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prehn
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (capacity)
a. understanding
La comprensión de las matemáticas que demuestra Elena es inusual.Elena's understanding of math is unusual.
b. comprehension
En el examen, me di cuenta de que la comprensión lectora de los alumnos era pésima.During the exam, I realized that the reading comprehension of my students was awful.
2. (attitude)
a. understanding
Nuestro hijo está demostrando una gran comprensión ante el divorcio.Our son is showing a great understanding of the divorce.
