À misericórdia
To mercy
Language note: Appealing to 'misericórdia' implies asking for compassion or leniency.
Culture note: Mercy is often depicted in religious or moral contexts, emphasizing themes of forgiveness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
À
[ah]
to
A preposition used to indicate direction towards something.
Vou à loja.
I am going to the store.
misericórdia
[mee-zeh-ree-COR-dee-ah]
mercy
Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish.
Pediram misericórdia.
They asked for mercy.
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