Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
generoso
Pronunciation
IPA/xeneˈɾoso/
Meaning
- adjectivegenerous
Example
Mi madre siempre ha sido generosa con los demás.
My mother has always been generous to others.
More examples
El cliente dejó una propina generosa para agradecer el servicio.
The customer left a generous tip as thanks for the service.
Core concept
A person pouring water from their bottle into another's cup.
Common phrases
ser generoso
be generous
muy generoso
very generous
gesto generoso
generous gesture
propina generosa
generous tip
Similar words
desprendido: Parts easily with money or belongings, showing little attachment to things.
altruista: Acts to promote others' welfare, willingly putting others' needs before personal gain.
bondadoso: Shows gentle kindness and warm concern for others' feelings.
solidario: Stands with people in difficulty and offers practical help as a sign of shared concern.
Definition in Spanish
Que da o comparte con facilidad lo que tiene, especialmente dinero, tiempo o ayuda.
Word origin
From Latin generosus, ultimately from genus 'birth, lineage', the term moves from 'noble birth' to denote a liberal or kind temperament expressed by freely offering money, time, or help.
Usage tips
- In casual speech an exclamation like '¡Qué generoso!' signals praise, and adding the item or help makes clear what is meant.
Other meanings
- magnanimousadjective
- open-handedadjective
Opposites
- tacañostingyadjective
- avariciosogreedyadjective
Related words
- generosidadgenerositynoun
- generosamentegenerouslyadverb