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bondad

bohn-DAHD/bonˈdad/

“bondad” means “kindness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

kindness

Also: goodness, benevolence
NounfA2
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration showing a smiling child offering a bright red flower to an adult, symbolizing kindness.

📝 In Action

La bondad de la abuela es infinita.

A2

Grandma's kindness is infinite.

Siempre me impresionó su bondad hacia los más necesitados.

B1

I was always impressed by her goodness toward those most in need.

Un pequeño acto de bondad puede cambiar el día de alguien.

A2

A small act of kindness can change someone's day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acto de bondad – act of kindness
  • tener la bondad de... – to have the kindness to... (formal request)

quality

Also: excellence, soundness
NounfB2formal
A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a single, perfectly ripe, flawless red apple shining brightly on a simple surface, symbolizing intrinsic quality or excellence.

📝 In Action

La bondad del material asegura su larga vida útil.

B2

The quality of the material ensures its long useful life.

Los expertos analizaron la bondad de la propuesta antes de aprobarla.

C1

The experts analyzed the merit of the proposal before approving it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • bondad del producto – product quality

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bondad

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'bondad' to describe the quality of an object, not a person?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
bondadoso(kind/benevolent) — Adjective
bueno(good) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin word *bonitas*, which meant 'goodness' or 'excellence.' It is directly related to the Spanish word 'bueno' (good), showing its core meaning hasn't changed much over the centuries.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: bondadeItalian: bontà

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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).