Word · C2
lacondolencia
noun · feminineC2#9967 most commonformalAudio · coming soon
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condolence (usually plural)
Le envió sus condolencias a la familia por la pérdida de su padre. He sent his condolences to the family on the loss of their father.
Mis condolencias por la pérdida de su abuela. My condolences on the loss of your grandmother.
Los compañeros enviaron una tarjeta de condolencia a la familia. Colleagues sent a card of condolence to the family.
Don't confuse
- pésamePésame is the usual word in speech (dar el pésame); condolencias is more formal and written.
Common combinations
- enviar condolencias
- expresar condolencias
- mensaje de condolencia