Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
benevolencia
Pronunciation
IPA/beneβoˈlenθja/
Meaning
- feminine noungoodwill
Example
Él siempre actúa con benevolencia hacia los demás.
He always acts with goodwill toward others.
More examples
Un pequeño gesto de benevolencia puede alegrar a alguien.
A small gesture of goodwill can cheer someone up.
Core concept
A disposition to wish others well and treat them kindly.
Common phrases
gesto de benevolencia
gesture of goodwill
muestra de benevolencia
display of goodwill
Similar words
bondad: Behaves with consistent kindness and moral goodness in actions and choices.
amabilidad: Speaks and behaves politely and courteously to show consideration for others.
simpatía: Radiates a natural friendliness that makes others feel accepted and comfortable.
generosidad: Shares time, help, or belongings readily without expecting anything in return.
Definition in Spanish
Disposición o actitud de buena voluntad hacia otras personas que lleva a desear su bienestar y a tratarlas con amabilidad.
Word origin
From Latin benevolentia (bene "well" + volentia "will"), via medieval Latin into Spanish, originally meaning a will to do good for others.
Usage tips
- More common in formal or written Spanish; in everyday conversation amabilidad or buena voluntad are more natural.
Other meanings
- benevolencenoun
- kindnessnoun
Opposites
- malevolenciamalevolencenoun
Related words
- benevolentebenevolentadjective