generoso
/heh-neh-ROH-soh/
generous
Generoso can mean generous, like giving freely to others.
generoso(adjective)
generous
?giving freely
,unselfish
?not keeping things for oneself
charitable
?related to giving to the poor
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender and Number
Remember that 'generoso' describes a masculine singular person or thing. If you are describing a woman, use 'generosa'. For groups, use 'generosos' (mixed or all male) or 'generosas' (all female).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up the Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "La generosidad persona."
Correction: La persona generosa. ('Generoso' is the describing word (adjective) and usually comes after the person/thing (noun).)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing High Generosity
To emphasize someone is very generous, you can use the superlative form: 'generosísimo' or simply 'muy generoso'.
Generoso can also mean large when referring to a portion or amount.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Generoso' for Things
When 'generoso' describes a thing (like a portion or a budget), it means the amount is large or plentiful. It carries the same positive feeling as describing a person.
Finally, generoso can mean noble, describing someone of high moral character.
generoso(adjective)
noble
?of high moral character
,magnanimous
?forgiving, high-minded
lofty
?spirit or intention
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Context
This meaning is often found in older literature or formal speeches, emphasizing a moral quality rather than simple material giving.
✏️ 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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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'.