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donación

doh-nah-see-OHN/donaˈθjon/

“donación” means “donation” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

donation

Also: gift
NounfA2
A wooden box filled with a variety of canned foods and a warm sweater, representing a charitable gift.

📝 In Action

Hice una donación de ropa usada al refugio.

A2

I made a donation of used clothes to the shelter.

La escuela recibió una gran donación económica.

B1

The school received a large financial donation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • donativo (contribution)
  • contribución (contribution)

Antonyms

  • cobro (charge/collection)

Common Collocations

  • hacer una donación – to make a donation
  • donación anónima – anonymous donation

donation

NounfB1
A red heart with a medical cross on it, held gently by two hands to symbolize organ or blood donation.

📝 In Action

La donación de sangre es un proceso rápido y seguro.

B1

Blood donation is a quick and safe process.

Él es un firme defensor de la donación de órganos.

B2

He is a strong advocate for organ donation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cesión (transfer/handing over)

Common Collocations

  • donación de órganos – organ donation
  • donación de sangre – blood donation
  • donante de médula – bone marrow donor

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: donación

Question 1 of 2

Which word would you use for a birthday present for your mother?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
donar(to donate) — Verb
donante(donor) — Noun
donativo(small donation/grant) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónemociónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'donatio', which comes from 'donare' (to give). It shares the same root as the English word 'donation'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: donationFrench: donationPortuguese: doação

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'donación' and 'donativo'?

'Donación' usually refers to the act of giving or a large transfer of assets, while 'donativo' often refers specifically to a small amount of money given to a charity.

Can I use 'donación' for blood?

Yes, 'donación de sangre' is the standard way to say blood donation in Spanish.