Spanish Conversation · Level 128
60 words
Spanish word
altruismo
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈtɾwismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounaltruism
Example
El altruismo beneficia a toda la comunidad.
Altruism benefits the entire community.
More examples
En situaciones difíciles, muchas personas muestran altruismo sin pensarlo.
In difficult situations, many people show altruism without thinking.
Core concept
Helping others without expecting personal benefit.
Common phrases
mostrar altruismo
show altruism
actos de altruismo
acts of altruism
Similar words
generosidad: Offers possessions, money, or time readily to benefit other people.
solidaridad: Creates bonds of mutual support that help people face difficulties together.
desinterés: Helps motivated by absence of selfish motives, with no expectation of return.
benevolencia: Wishes for others' happiness and treats them kindly from a benevolent attitude.
Definition in Spanish
Tendencia o disposición a procurar el bien de otras personas y actuar en su favor sin esperar beneficio propio.
Word origin
From 19th-century French altruisme coined by Auguste Comte and ultimately from Latin alter 'other', denoting concern and action directed toward other people.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish people usually say ser altruista or hablar de actos altruistas rather than the abstract noun, and saying soy altruista can sound boastful.