Voluntarios (en. Volunteers)

/volunˈtaɾjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who performs an activity without receiving compensation in return.

Volunteers help communities affected by natural disasters.

Los voluntarios ayudan a las comunidades afectadas por desastres naturales.

An individual who offers to participate in an activity or service.

Volunteers showed up at the collection center to help.

Los voluntarios se presentaron en el centro de acopio para colaborar.

A member of an organization who works without pay.

The NGO is always looking for new volunteers for its projects.

La ONG siempre está buscando nuevos voluntarios para sus proyectos.

It comes from the Latin 'voluntarius', which means 'desired' or 'of one's own will'.

to do volunteer work

To carry out community or aid work without receiving payment.

hacer un voluntariado

social volunteering

Activities carried out by volunteers for the benefit of the community.

voluntariado social

to be a volunteer

Offering to help on various occasions or causes.

ser voluntario

volunteering

A set of activities carried out by volunteers.

voluntariado

benevolent

Acting with kindness and generosity towards others.

benevolente

solidarity

Support and mutual collaboration among people.

solidaridad

Strong arms

My friends are strong arms; they are always willing to help as volunteers.

Mis amigos son brazos fuertes, siempre están dispuestos a ayudar como voluntarios.

All hands on deck

When it comes to helping, everyone becomes all hands on deck; they are such volunteers.

Cuando se trata de ayudar, todos se convierten en manos a la obra, son tan voluntarios.