Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
generosidad
Pronunciation
IPA/xeneɾosiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine noungenerosity
Example
La generosidad de Marta se nota cuando paga la cuenta.
You can see Marta's generosity when she pays the bill.
More examples
En la reunión, su generosidad al ofrecer ayuda sorprendió a todos.
At the meeting, his generosity in offering help surprised everyone.
Core concept
Disposition to give help, money, or time freely.
Common phrases
gesto de generosidad
gesture of generosity
espíritu de generosidad
spirit of generosity
Similar words
bondad: Acts with kindness and thoughtfulness toward others.
solidaridad: Shows mutual support and cooperates to help people in need.
altruismo: Acts for others' benefit without expecting personal gain.
desprendimiento: Avoids clinging to possessions or time and freely shares them.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de ser desprendido al compartir recursos, apoyo o tiempo con otras personas.
Word origin
Formed from the adjective generoso plus the suffix -idad, with generoso ultimately from Latin generosus 'noble' whose sense broadened to liberality.
Usage tips
- Frequently used in constructions like su generosidad al + infinitive to highlight a specific generous act, as in su generosidad al pagar la cuenta.