Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Generous" in Portuguese: generoso/a
generoso/a
Generous in Portuguese is generoso or generosa. Praise gifts, tips, and kind people with it.
Hosting
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How to pronounce generoso/a
Say it
zheh-neh-ROH-zoo
/ʒe.ne.ˈɾo.zu/
zheh-neh-ROH-zoo
"Generous" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| generoso / generosa | generous Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| foi generoso | he was generous Past praise. | Past praise. |
| uma gorjeta generosa | a generous tip Money. | Money. |
| coração generoso | generous heart Warm praise. | Warm praise. |
How to use generoso/a in real life
- 1Hosting
Ela foi generosa com a comida na festa.
She was generous with the food at the party.
Feminine.
- 2Tip
Deixamos uma gorjeta generosa para o garçom.
We left a generous tip for the waiter.
Service.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Thanking a host
ChatPal
Achei o jantar bem generoso.
I thought dinner was really generous.
You
Foi. Ela é generosa com os convidados.
It was. She’s generous with guests.
ChatPal
Vamos mandar uma mensagem de agradecimento.
Let’s send a thank-you message.
You
Já 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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