Caridad (en. Charity)

/kaɾiˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of helping the poor and needy.
The organization performs acts of charity to support the most disadvantaged.
La organización realiza actos de caridad para apoyar a los más desfavorecidos.
Love for one's neighbor that translates into selfless actions.
Charity is a fundamental value in many religions.
La caridad es un valor fundamental en muchas religiones.
Donation to help those in need.
He made a charity event to raise funds for the elderly in his community.
Hizo una caridad para recaudar fondos para los ancianos en su comunidad.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'caritas', which means love, affection, and goodness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to do charity
To perform actions to help those in need.
hacer caridad
charity begins at home
One should help those closest first before helping others.
caridad comienza en casa

Related Words

charitable
That shows charity or generosity.
caritativo
benevolence
Actions aimed at helping those who are in need.
beneficencia

Slang Meanings

Selfless act of helping
I decided to do a charity with my friends by giving food to the poor.
Decidí hacer una caridad con mis amigos al dar comida a los pobres.
Extreme solidarity
In this city, charity is something that everyone practices.
En esta ciudad, la caridad es algo que todos practican.