generosa
/heh-neh-ROH-sah/
generous
A person sharing food with a friend illustrates the meaning of 'generosa' as being giving.
generosa(adjective)
generous
?giving or willing to share
kind-hearted
?showing a noble spirit
,giving
?not selfish with resources
📝 In Action
Ella es muy generosa con sus amigos.
A1She is very generous with her friends.
Fue una oferta generosa que no pudimos rechazar.
B1It was a generous offer that we couldn't refuse.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Feminine Words
This word ends in 'a' because it is used to describe girls, women, or things that are feminine in Spanish (like 'una idea' or 'la gente').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Matching the Gender
Mistake: "El hombre es generosa."
Correction: El hombre es generoso. Use 'generosa' only when the person or thing you are talking about is feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Who to use it with
You can use this to describe someone's personality or a specific action they did.
A large amount of fruit represents the 'generosa' meaning of being ample or abundant.
generosa(adjective)
ample
?large in amount or scale
plentiful
?more than enough
,large
?referring to a portion size
📝 In Action
Sirvió una porción generosa de tarta de chocolate.
A2She served a generous portion of chocolate cake.
La casa tiene una entrada de luz generosa.
B2The house has a plentiful amount of light coming in.
💡 Grammar Points
Placement for Emphasis
Putting 'generosa' before the noun (e.g., 'una generosa ración') makes it sound more descriptive or poetic.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: generosa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'generosa' correctly?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'generosa' instead of 'generoso'?
Use 'generosa' when you are describing a female person or any noun that is feminine (usually ending in -a, like 'la propina' or 'una persona'). Use 'generoso' for males or masculine nouns.
Can I use 'generosa' to describe a man?
No. In Spanish, adjectives must match the gender of the person. For a man, you must say 'generoso'.