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    Limosnas (en. Alms)

    /liˈmosna/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Contribution or financial aid provided to people in need.
    The man gave alms to the children in the street.
    El hombre dio limosnas a los niños en la calle.
    Act of charity consisting of offering money or goods to those who require it.
    The church holds collections to raise alms.
    La iglesia realiza colectas para recaudar limosnas.
    A small amount of money given to help the poor.
    He always carries coins to give alms to those in need.
    Siempre lleva monedas para dar limosnas a quienes lo necesitan.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'eleemosyna', which means 'alms' or 'charity'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give alms
    Offering money or goods to those in need.
    dar limosna
    to beg for alms
    Requesting help or money from people.
    pedir limosna

    Related Words

    charity
    Act of helping the poor or needy.
    caridad
    mercy
    Compassion and understanding towards the suffering of others.
    misericordia
    donation
    Amount of money or goods given freely.
    donativo

    Slang Meanings

    Plinche
    Some call 'plinche' to alms on the street.
    Algunos le dicen 'plinche' a las limosnas en la calle.
    Wallet
    They left the wallet for alms at the entrance.
    Le dejaron el monedero para limosnas en la entrada.