nounnounadjective
el generoso
generous
Que da o comparte mucho con otros, sin esperar nada a cambio.
Definition & meaning
Generoso means generous: willing to give, share, or help others freely.
It can also describe something abundant or ample, such as a large portion of food.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective with four forms: generoso, generosa, generosos, and generosas. It comes from Latin generosus, originally meaning “of noble birth.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- desprendido — generous and unselfish, especially with possessions or money.
- dadivoso — inclined to give gifts or donations.
- tacaño — stingy; unwilling to spend or give.
- egoísta — selfish; focused on one’s own interests rather than others’.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Mi abuelo es muy generoso con sus amigos.adjective
My grandfather is very generous with his friends.
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