Beneficencia (en. Charity)

/bene-fi-ssen-cia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The action of providing help or services to those in need, especially in a social context.

Charity is vital in underprivileged communities.

La beneficencia es vital en comunidades desfavorecidas.

Institutions or activities focused on charity and social welfare.

Charity has always been a pillar in our society.

La beneficencia siempre ha sido un pilar en nuestra sociedad.

The donation of resources to support those in need.

I decided to contribute to charity with a part of my income.

Decidí contribuir a la beneficencia con una parte de mis ingresos.

From the Latin 'beneficentia', which comes from 'beneficentis', related to doing good.

to do charity

To perform acts of generosity towards others.

hacer beneficencia

charitable work

A project or institution that helps people in need.

obra de beneficencia

public charity

Actions of assistance and services aimed at the general population.

beneficencia pública

beneficial

That produces a benefit or is convenient.

benéfico

beneficiary

One who receives a benefit, help, or inheritance.

beneficiario

benefactor

A person who performs acts of charity.

benefactor

To do a favor or help someone selflessly.

I did a favor and took care of his dog all weekend.

Le hice una beneficencia y le cuidé el perro todo el fin de semana.

To act generously, even when it is not necessary.

I gave him my last bite of pizza, that was pure charity.

Le di mi último bocado de pizza, eso fue pura beneficencia.

To receive something effortlessly or as a gift.

That job was charity; I hardly had to do anything.

Ese trabajo fue beneficencia, no tuve que hacer casi nada.