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    Donación (en. Donation)

    /donaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of transferring the ownership of a good free of charge.
    The donation of educational resources is fundamental for schools.
    La donación de recursos educativos es fundamental para las escuelas.
    Contribution in the form of money or goods to a charitable cause.
    The donation to the charity has been very generous.
    La donación a la organización benéfica ha sido muy generosa.
    Gift or selfless giving of something to another person or entity.
    Her donation of clothing to the needy was greatly appreciated.
    Su donación de ropa a los necesitados fue muy apreciada.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'donatio, donationis', which means gift or act of giving.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Organ donation
    Process by which a person offers their organs to be transplanted.
    donación de órganos
    Make a donation
    To carry out an act of contributing goods or money.
    hacer una donación
    Donation while alive
    Offering of goods or money made by a person while they are alive.
    donación en vida

    Related Words

    Donate
    Action of giving something to someone voluntarily.
    donar
    Charity
    Action of helping those in need, especially economically.
    beneficencia
    Philanthropy
    Love for humanity, especially through donations.
    filantropía

    Slang Meanings

    To donate selflessly.
    That company made a donation to the foundation without expecting anything in return.
    Esa empresa hizo una donación a la fundación sin esperar nada a cambio.
    To give away something that is no longer needed.
    Today, I made a donation of old items to the community center.
    Hoy hice una donación de cosas viejas al centro comunitario.