generoso
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “generoso” mean in English?
generous — giving more than expected; open-handed with resources or time
generous — giving more than expected; open-handed with resources or time (donación generosa, gesto generoso)
Example sentences
La empresa decidió ofrecer un paquete de indemnización generoso a todos los empleados afectados por la reestructuración.
The company decided to offer a generous redundancy package to all employees affected by the restructuring.
La portería fue generosa con sus propinas y consiguió que todo el personal se esforzara al máximo durante el evento.
The host was generous with tips and managed to get all the staff to give their maximum effort during the event.
How to use it
Generoso/a means 'generous' — giving more than is usual or expected; also: large or ample. Common collocations: donación generosa, oferta generosa, ración generosa, trato generoso. Ser/estar: ser for character; estar for a specific instance ('esta vez estuvo muy generoso'). Antonym: tacaño/a.
Common mistake
Generoso used to describe portions or quantities (una ración generosa) is a common figurative extension that English speakers may not expect from 'generous'. It means ample/abundant in non-human contexts.