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How to Say "good works" in Spanish

The Spanish word forgood worksis obrasB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

obras

nounB2formal
religious or moral actions
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Examples

Será recordado por sus buenas obras de caridad.

He will be remembered for his good deeds of charity.

La fe sin obras es una fe muerta.

Faith without works is dead faith. (Biblical context)

Formal Usage

This meaning of 'obras' is often found in serious discussions about morality, history, or philosophy, referring to the sum of a person's life actions.

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