generoso
“generoso” means “generous” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
generous, unselfish
Also: charitable
📝 In Action
Mi hermana es muy generosa y siempre comparte sus dulces.
A2My sister is very generous and always shares her candy.
Necesitas ser más generoso con tu tiempo si quieres ayudar a la comunidad.
B1You need to be more generous with your time if you want to help the community.
large, ample
Also: substantial
📝 In Action
El camarero nos sirvió un trozo de pastel muy generoso.
B1The waiter served us a very generous slice of cake (a large one).
Recibimos una donación generosa para nuestro proyecto de investigación.
B2We received a generous donation (a large amount) for our research project.
noble, magnanimous
Also: lofty
📝 In Action
A pesar de la ofensa, su espíritu se mantuvo generoso y perdonador.
C1Despite the offense, his spirit remained generous (noble) and forgiving.
El general mostró un comportamiento generoso hacia los prisioneros de guerra.
C2The general showed a magnanimous behavior toward the prisoners of war.
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Words that translate to "generoso" in Spanish:
ample→charitable→generous→large→lofty→magnanimous→noble→substantial→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: generoso
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'generoso' to mean 'large in quantity' rather than 'kind in character'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *generōsus*, which originally meant 'of noble birth' or 'of high family lineage.' Over time, the meaning evolved from describing high social standing to describing high moral character—specifically the trait of giving freely, which was often expected of the noble class.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make 'generoso' feminine or plural?
To describe a feminine person or thing, change the 'o' to 'a' (generosa). To make it plural for males or mixed groups, add 's' (generosos). For plural feminine groups, it's 'generosas'.
Is 'generoso' only used for people?
No! While it often describes people's character, it is very common to use it for non-human things like amounts, portions, or budgets, where it means 'large' or 'ample'.