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"Generous" in Portuguese: generoso/a

generoso/a

Say it: zheh-neh-ROH-zooadjective/ʒe.ne.ˈɾo.zu/

Generous in Portuguese is generoso or generosa. Praise gifts, tips, and kind people with it.

Hosting

Ela foi generosa com a comida na festa.
She was generous with the food at the party.
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How to pronounce generoso/a

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zheh-neh-ROH-zoo

/ʒe.ne.ˈɾo.zu/

zheh-neh-ROH-zoo

"Generous" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
generoso / generosagenerous

Default adjective.

foi generosohe was generous

Past praise.

uma gorjeta generosaa generous tip

Money.

coração generosogenerous heart

Warm praise.

How to use generoso/a in real life

  1. 1Hosting

    Ela foi generosa com a comida na festa.

    She was generous with the food at the party.

    Feminine.

  2. 2Tip

    Deixamos uma gorjeta generosa para o garçom.

    We left a generous tip for the waiter.

    Service.

  3. 3Friend praise

    Seu irmão é generoso demais com o tempo dele.

    Your brother is way too generous with his time.

    Character.

Mistakes English speakers make with generoso/a

Incorrect: Ela é generoso.

Correct: Ela é generosa.

Match gender endings.

Incorrect: Ele é generous com todos.

Correct: Ele é generoso com todos.

Use generoso.

Good to know

Generoso covers money, food, and time. Brazilians also praise someone as gente boa when kindness feels broader than a single generous act.

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Thanking a host

  1. ChatPal

    Achei o jantar bem generoso.

    I thought dinner was really generous.

  2. You

    Foi. Ela é generosa com os convidados.

    It was. She’s generous with guests.

  3. ChatPal

    Vamos mandar uma mensagem de agradecimento.

    Let’s send a thank-you message.

  4. You

    escrevi. Ficou carinhosa.

    I already wrote one. It came out warm.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Generous" in Portuguese

Feminine?

Generosa.

Generous tip?

Gorjeta generosa.

Plural?

Generosos / generosas.

Pronunciation?

zheh-neh-ROH-zoo.

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