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How to Say "donation" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “donation” is “donación” — use 'donación' when referring to the act of giving money, goods, or services to a specific cause or organization, or for blood/organ donation..

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donación

nounA2general
Use 'donación' when referring to the act of giving money, goods, or services to a specific cause or organization, or for blood/organ donation.

Examples

Hice una donación de ropa usada al refugio.

I made a donation of used clothes to the shelter.

donación

nounB1medical/general
Use 'donación' specifically for the transfer of blood or organs.

Examples

La donación de sangre es un proceso rápido y seguro.

Blood donation is a quick and safe process.

caridad

kah-ree-DAHD/ka.ɾiˈðað/

nounB1general
Use 'caridad' when referring to money or goods given as charity, often implying alms or acts of generosity towards the needy.
A close-up view of one hand gently placing a piece of bread into the open palm of another hand, symbolizing giving aid.

Examples

La organización vive de la caridad de sus miembros.

The organization survives on the charity of its members.

Hicieron una colecta de caridad para los damnificados.

They held a charity collection for the disaster victims.

Feminine Noun

Even though it ends in '-d', 'caridad' is always a feminine noun, meaning you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.

Donación vs. Caridad

Learners often use 'caridad' when they simply mean giving money or items to a charity. Remember that 'donación' is the more common and direct translation for this act. 'Caridad' has a stronger connotation of alms or acts of mercy.

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