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    Benévolo (en. Benevolent)

    /beˈne.βolo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who acts with goodwill and altruism.
    The benevolent elderly man always helped his neighbors.
    El benévolo anciano siempre ayudaba a sus vecinos.
    Characterized by kindness and compassion.
    His benevolent attitude earned him the respect of everyone in the community.
    Su actitud benévola le ganó el respeto de todos en la comunidad.
    Prone to do good.
    The benevolence of his heart made him help those in need.
    La benevolencia de su corazón le hacía ayudar a los necesitados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'benevolentem', which means 'one who wishes well'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under a benevolent aspect
    denotes an apparent kindness or goodwill.
    bajo un aspecto benévolo

    Related Words

    benevolence
    Act of being benevolent; willingness to do good.
    benevolencia
    benevolent
    One who has or shows benevolence.
    benevolente

    Slang Meanings

    Benevolent compared to someone extremely kind.
    He is so benevolent that he always brings food to the poor.
    Es tan benévolo que siempre lleva comida a los pobres.
    Benevolent in the sense of harmless or friendly.
    That dog looks thick, but he is very benevolent.
    Ese perro parece grueso, pero es bien benévolo.