Generosamente (en. Generously)

/xenerosamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Generously.
She generously donated to the charitable cause.
Ella donó generosamente a la causa benéfica.
Abundantly and without expecting anything in return.
The chef generously served food to his guests.
El chef sirvió la comida generosamente a sus invitados.
Manifesting goodwill and kindness.
Generously, he offered his help selflessly.
Generosamente, ofreció su ayuda desinteresadamente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'generosus', meaning noble or generous, with the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give generously
To contribute or offer something without restrictions.
dar generosamente
to act generously
To behave in a kind and selfless manner.
actuar generosamente
to live generously
To live abundantly and without holding back what one has.
vivir generosamente

Related Words

generous
One who acts with generosity.
generoso
generosity
The quality of a person who acts generously.
generosidad
extreme generosity
The act of giving more than usual or expected.
generosidad extrema

Slang Meanings

To be very giving.
That guy always gives away things, he is generously generous.
Ese tío siempre regala cosas, es generosamente generoso.
To give to make friends or win favor.
He likes to invite people to dinner generously so they'll like him.
Le gusta invitar a la gente a cenar de manera generosamente para que lo quieran.