Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
bondadoso
Pronunciation
IPA/bondaˈðoso/
Meaning
- adjectivekind
Example
Ella es bondadosa con los niños.
She is kind toward the children.
More examples
Un vecino bondadoso regó mis plantas.
A kind neighbor watered my plants.
Core concept
A person who habitually helps others from generosity.
Common phrases
ser bondadoso con
be kind to
un gesto bondadoso
a kind gesture
un amigo bondadoso
a kind friend
Similar words
amable: Friendly and pleasant in social contact, showing polite warmth toward others.
generoso: Willing to give time or things freely, open-handed in sharing resources.
considerado: Mindful of others' feelings, careful to avoid causing discomfort.
compasivo: Feels others' suffering and wants to relieve it, moved by their pain.
Definition in Spanish
Que actúa con generosidad y buena intención hacia otras personas.
Word origin
From Spanish bondad 'goodness' plus the suffix -oso (from Latin -osus) meaning 'full of', so bondadoso means 'full of goodness'.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation bondadoso carries a stronger, moral tone than amable and sounds suited to describing character rather than casual politeness.