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"Generous" in Spanish: generoso/a

generoso/a

Say it: heh-neh-ROH-soh / heh-neh-ROH-sahadjective/xe.ne.ˈɾo.so/, /xe.ne.ˈɾo.sa/

Generous in Spanish is generoso or generosa. Él es generoso. Ella es generosa. Plurals: generosos and generosas. Use ser for a generous nature.

Thanking a host

Gracias. Fuiste muy generoso.
Thanks. You were very generous.
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How to pronounce generoso/a

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heh-neh-ROH-soh / heh-neh-ROH-sah

/xe.ne.ˈɾo.so/, /xe.ne.ˈɾo.sa/

heh-neh-ROH-soh / heh-neh-ROH-sah. Stress ROH. Soft g; soft s.

"Generous" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
generosogenerous (masc.)

Giving with time or money.

generosagenerous (fem.)

Feminine form.

muy generoso/avery generous

Warm praise.

oferta generosagenerous offer

Agree with the noun.

How to use generoso/a in real life

  1. 1Thanking a host

    Gracias. Fuiste muy generoso.

    Thanks. You were very generous.

    Generoso with a man addressed.

  2. 2About an aunt

    Mi tía es generosa con todos.

    My aunt is generous with everyone.

    Generosa agrees with tía.

  3. 3Job talk

    La oferta es generosa este año.

    The offer is generous this year.

    Generosa agrees with oferta.

Mistakes English speakers make with generoso/a

Incorrect: Ella es generoso.

Correct: Ella es generosa.

Agree gender: generosa with ella.

Incorrect: Ellos son generosa.

Correct: Ellos son generosos.

Use masculine plural generosos for ellos.

Good to know

Generoso/a praises sharing money, time, or help across Latin America. La generosidad is the related noun. People also say buena gente for a warm, giving person.

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After a friend pays for dinner

  1. ChatPal

    ¡Qué generoso! Pagaste toda la cuenta.

    How generous! You paid the whole bill.

  2. You

    Hoy me siento generoso. Fue mi turno.

    Today I feel generous. It was my turn.

  3. ChatPal

    Eres generoso de verdad. Gracias.

    You're truly generous. Thanks.

  4. You

    La próxima pagas el café.

    Next time you pay for the coffee.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Generous" in Spanish

How does gender work?

Generoso (m.), generosa (f.), plurals generosos / generosas.

Ser or estar?

Ser generoso for character. Estoy generoso is rare and odd.

What is the noun?

La generosidad.

How do I praise someone?

Eres muy generoso / Eres muy generosa.

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