Spanish Conversation · Level 71
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Spanish word
caridad
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouncharity
Example
La caridad comienza en casa.
Charity begins at home.
More examples
Los actos de caridad pueden cambiar vidas.
Acts of charity can change lives.
Core concept
Volunteers handing out supplies at a relief project.
Common phrases
acto de caridad
act of charity
obra de caridad
charitable work
organización de caridad
charity organization
donar a la caridad
donate to charity
Similar words
voluntariado: Contributing unpaid work to a project or cause to support others.
donación: Donating money or items to assist individuals or organizations.
solidaridad: Offering empathy and collective support to those facing hardship.
altruismo: Selfless behavior grounded in concern for others, without expectation of reward.
Definition in Spanish
Acto desinteresado de socorrer a quienes sufren, como limosna, apoyo o proyectos solidarios.
Word origin
From Latin caritas 'charity, love', historically used in Christian contexts to signify mercy and mutual help and later passed into Spanish as caridad.
Usage tips
- Caridad often carries a religious or moral tone in Spanish, so neutral alternatives such as ayuda, apoyo, or donación appear more often in secular contexts.