simpatico
US
/sɪmˈpætɪkoʊ/
UK
/sɪmˈpætɪkəʊ/
Meaning
Well suited to someone or something because of shared qualities, interests, or an easy mutual understanding.
जिसके साथ स्वभाव, रुचियों या सोच का अच्छा मेल हो; जिसके साथ आसानी से तालमेल बन जाए।
Examples
“The new teammates were simpatico from their first project together.”
“She found a simpatico colleague who shared her interest in community art.”
“Their simpatico approach helped the group reach decisions without much tension.”
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Not natural: I feel simpatico to my new manager.
Better: I feel simpatico with my new manager.
Use with, not to, to show that you get along or share an understanding with someone.
किसी के साथ अच्छा तालमेल या समझ दिखाने के लिए with कहें, to नहीं।
Not natural: The counselor was simpatico because she felt sorry for me.
Better: The counselor was sympathetic because she felt sorry for me.
Simpatico means compatible or like-minded; sympathetic means showing care for someone's difficulties.
Simpatico का अर्थ मेल-जोल वाला है; किसी की परेशानी समझकर दुख जताने के लिए sympathetic कहें।
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Learner tip
Use simpatico for an easy personal or working fit; it does not mean sympathetic or compassionate.
Simpatico का इस्तेमाल अच्छे व्यक्तिगत या कामकाजी तालमेल के लिए करें; इसका अर्थ दयालु या हमदर्द नहीं है।