Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Generous" in Italian: generoso/a
generoso/a
Generous in Italian is generoso (jeh-neh-ROH-zoh) for masculine and generosa for feminine. It covers open-handed people and generous portions: una porzione generosa.
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How to pronounce generoso/a
Say it
jeh-neh-ROH-zoh
/dʒeneˈro.zo/
Generoso stresses ROH: jeh-neh-ROH-zoh. Soft g.
"Generous" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| generoso / generosa | generous (m/f) People and amounts. | People and amounts. |
| essere generoso | to be generous Character praise. | Character praise. |
| una porzione generosa | a generous portion Restaurant talk. | Restaurant talk. |
| grazie, sei generoso | thanks, you're generous After a gift or favour. | After a gift or favour. |
How to use generoso/a in real life
- 1Thanking a friend
Sei davvero generoso con il tuo tempo.
You're really generous with your time.
Generoso for a man/friend addressed as tu.
- 2At dinner
Il cuoco ci ha dato una porzione generosa.
The cook gave us a generous portion.
Generosa with porzione.
- 3About a relative
Mia zia è sempre generosa a Natale.
My aunt is always generous at Christmas.
Generosa for a woman.
Mistakes English speakers make with generoso/a
Incorrect: Lei è molto generoso.
Correct: Lei è molto generosa.
Match gender: generosa.
Incorrect: È un uomo generous.
Correct: È un uomo generoso.
Use generoso, not English generous.
Good to know
Calling someone generoso is warm praise in Italy—about money, time, or food. At the table, una mano generosa with olive oil or wine is a compliment to the host.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Thanking someone who paid for coffee
ChatPal
Oggi offro io: sei stato generoso ieri.
Today I'm treating—you were generous yesterday.
You
Non serve, ma grazie. Sei tu il generoso adesso.
No need, but thanks. You're the generous one now.
ChatPal
Va bene, allora dividiamo almeno il cornetto.
Alright, then at least we'll split the croissant.
You
Affare fatto.
Deal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Generous" in Italian
Generoso or generosa?
Match the person or noun: un amico generoso, un'amica generosa.
Can it describe food?
Yes—una porzione generosa means a big helping.
What is the plural?
Generosi / generose.
How do I thank a generous friend?
Grazie, sei davvero generoso/a.
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