Donaciones (en. Donations)
/donaˈθjones/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of giving something to someone for free.
Donations to charity have increased this year.
Las donaciones a la caridad han aumentado este año.
Contribution of money or goods to a charitable cause.
The organization receives donations of food for those in need.
La organización recibe donaciones de alimentos para los necesitados.
Gift in the form of money to support a project.
Thanks to the donations, the new library could be built.
Gracias a las donaciones, se pudo construir la nueva biblioteca.
Etymology
From the Latin 'donatio', which means 'the act of giving'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
donations to charity
Economic contributions to charitable organizations.
donaciones a la caridad
to make a donation
To perform an act of donating something to someone or to a cause.
hacer una donación
anonymous donations
Contributions made without revealing the identity of the donor.
donaciones anónimas
Related Words
to donate
Giving something altruistically.
donar
charity
Activity aimed at helping those in greatest need.
beneficencia
charity
Act of donating for the welfare of others.
caridad
Slang Meanings
Gift or contribution expecting nothing in return.
That was a donation in good faith.
Esa fue una donación de buena fe.
Generous contribution to a cause.
He made a donation to help the victims.
Hizo una donación para ayudar a los damnificados.