bondad
/bohn-DAHD/
kindness
Bondad, meaning "kindness," is shown here as a simple act of giving and moral goodness.
bondad(noun)
kindness
?as a moral quality or act
goodness
?general virtue
,benevolence
?formal kindness
📝 In Action
La bondad de la abuela es infinita.
A2Grandma's kindness is infinite.
Siempre me impresionó su bondad hacia los más necesitados.
B1I was always impressed by her goodness toward those most in need.
Un pequeño acto de bondad puede cambiar el día de alguien.
A2A small act of kindness can change someone's day.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
'Bondad' is a feminine noun, just like almost all Spanish words ending in -dad (e.g., ciudad, verdad). Always use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "El bondad es importante."
Correction: La bondad es importante. Remember the -dad ending usually signals a feminine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Requests
You can use 'tener la bondad de...' as a very polite, formal way to ask someone for a favor, similar to 'would you kindly...'
Bondad can also refer to the inherent "quality" or excellence of an object, like the perfection of this apple.
bondad(noun)
quality
?intrinsic worth or excellence of an object
excellence
?high merit
,soundness
?of data or reasoning
📝 In Action
La bondad del material asegura su larga vida útil.
B2The quality of the material ensures its long useful life.
Los expertos analizaron la bondad de la propuesta antes de aprobarla.
C1The experts analyzed the merit of the proposal before approving it.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Usage
In this sense, 'bondad' is often used in official documents, technical reports, or academic writing instead of the more common 'calidad' (quality).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bondad
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'bondad' to describe the quality of an object, not a person?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bondad' and 'amabilidad'?
'Bondad' refers to the deep, inherent quality of being good or benevolent (goodness of heart). 'Amabilidad' is more about the outward manner or behavior, like being friendly, pleasant, or polite. A kind person ('bondadoso') will naturally show 'amabilidad'.
Can I use 'bondad' to describe how good food tastes?
No, not usually. While 'bondad' means 'goodness,' it refers to moral character or the inherent quality of materials/data. For food, you would use words like 'sabor' (flavor) or 'calidad' (quality).