generosidad

heh-neh-roh-see-DAHD

generosity?the quality of being kind and giving freely

Also:liberality?giving money or gifts in large amounts,kindness?acting with a good heart toward others

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Su generosidad ayudó a muchas personas sin hogar.

Their generosity helped many homeless people.

Te agradezco mucho tu generosidad con tu tiempo.

I really appreciate your generosity with your time.

La generosidad es una virtud muy importante.

Generosity is a very important virtue.

Words that end in '-dad' in Spanish are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with this word (e.g., la generosidad).

Mistake: "Pronouncing the final 'd' as a hard 'D' like in 'dad'."

Correction: In Spanish, a 'd' at the end of a word is very soft, almost like the 'th' in the English word 'this' or 'breathe'.

You can use this word for more than just money! Use it to describe someone who shares their time, their patience, or even their food.

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the opposite (antonym) of 'generosidad'?

generosamente(generously) - adverb

Is 'generosidad' used for giving non-material things?

Yes, absolutely! It is common to hear 'generosidad de espíritu' (generosity of spirit) or 'generosidad con su tiempo' (generosity with their time).

Is the word formal?

It is neutral. You can use it in a formal speech or when talking to your best friend about someone's kindness.