-
41 avokätisyys
• generosity• open-handedness -
42 առատաձեռն
generosity, lavish, generousՀայերեն - անգլերեն բառարան (Armenian-English dictionary) > առատաձեռն
-
43 շռայլ
generosity, generous, lavishՀայերեն - անգլերեն բառարան (Armenian-English dictionary) > շռայլ
-
44 səxavət
generositysəxavətli – generous, openhanded -
45 cömertlik
generosity, liberality, munificence, bounty -
46 eliaçıklık
generosity, liberality, bounty, munificence -
47 cömertlik
generosity, liberality, munificence. -
48 generosidad
f.1 generosity.2 generous act, generous action.* * *1 generosity, unselfishness* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=largueza) generosity2) (=magnanimidad) nobility, magnanimity3) ( Hist) nobility* * *femenino generosity* * *= generosity, largesse, selflessness.Ex. The ideal, which we are laughably far from attaining, is that books should be spread with prodigal generosity throughout the community.Ex. This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.Ex. It is commonly held that altruism, especially within ethics, requires selflessness or disinterestedness.----* con generosidad = generously.* * *femenino generosity* * *= generosity, largesse, selflessness.Ex: The ideal, which we are laughably far from attaining, is that books should be spread with prodigal generosity throughout the community.
Ex: This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.Ex: It is commonly held that altruism, especially within ethics, requires selflessness or disinterestedness.* con generosidad = generously.* * *generosity* * *
generosidad sustantivo femenino
generosity
generosidad sustantivo femenino generosity
' generosidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desprendimiento
- engrandecer
- grandeza
- muestra
- rapto
- abusar
- abuso
- bondad
- corresponder
- premiar
English:
generosity
- generously
- unselfishness
* * *generosidad nfgenerosity;con generosidad generously* * *f generosity* * *generosidad nf: generosity* * *generosidad n generosity -
49 générosité
générosité [ʒeneʀozite]feminine noun* * *ʒeneʀɔzite2) ( grandeur d'âme) generosity of spirit* * *ʒeneʀozite nf* * *générosité nf1 ( largesse) generosity (envers to, towards); un don/une personne d'une grande générosité a very generous gift/person;2 ( grandeur d'âme) generosity of spirit; agir avec générosité to show generosity of spirit.[ʒenerɔzite] nom féminin1. [largesse] generosity3. [d'un vin] full body[des formes] opulence————————générosités nom féminin pluriel[cadeaux] gifts, liberalities (soutenu) -
50 desprendimiento
m.1 detachment.desprendimiento de tierras landslide2 generosity.3 disengagement, ablatio, decolliment.* * *1 (acción de desprenderse) detachment, loosening2 figurado (desinterés) generosity, unselfishness\desprendimiento de retina detachment of the retinadesprendimiento de tierras landslide* * *SM1) [de pieza] loosening2) (=generosidad) generosity* * *1) ( de una pieza) detachment2) ( generosidad) generosity, open-handedness* * *= detachment.Ex. This is the method used in the detachment of graphic art items form albums.----* desprendimiento de retina = detached retina.* desprendimiento de rocas = falling rocks.* desprendimiento de tierra = landslide.* desprendimientos = falling debris.* desprendimientos de edificios = falling debris.* * *1) ( de una pieza) detachment2) ( generosidad) generosity, open-handedness* * *= detachment.Ex: This is the method used in the detachment of graphic art items form albums.
* desprendimiento de retina = detached retina.* desprendimiento de rocas = falling rocks.* desprendimiento de tierra = landslide.* desprendimientos = falling debris.* desprendimientos de edificios = falling debris.* * *A1 (de gases) release, emission, giving-off2 (de una pieza) detachmentCompuestos:prolapse of the womb o uterusdetached retina, detachment of the retinarockfalllandslideB (generosidad) generosity, open-handedness* * *
desprendimiento sustantivo masculino
detachment;
desprendimiento de tierras landslide
desprendimiento sustantivo masculino
1 loosening, detachment
desprendimiento de retina, detachment of the retina
desprendimiento de tierras, landslide
2 fig (generosidad) generosity, unselfishness, open-handedness
' desprendimiento' also found in these entries:
English:
detachment
- fall
- land
* * *1. [separación] detachmentdesprendimiento de matriz prolapsed uterus, prolapse of the uterus;desprendimiento de retina detached retina, retinal detachment;desprendimiento de tierras landslide2. [de humos, gases] giving off, emission3. [generosidad] generosity* * *m detachment* * *1) : detachment2) generosidad: generosity3)desprendimiento de tierras : landslide -
51 esplendidez
f.1 generosity.2 splendor (magnificencia).* * *1 (magnificencia) magnificence, splendour (US splendor)2 (generosidad) generosity* * *SF1) (=magnificencia) splendour, splendor (EEUU), magnificence2) (=generosidad) lavishness, generosity3) (=pompa) pomp* * ** * *= largesse.Ex. This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.* * ** * *= largesse.Ex: This situation has been severely aggravated by the sudden withdrawal of nearly a decade of federal largesse toward education and education-related activities.
* * *1 (magnificencia) splendor*, magnificence2 (generosidad) generosity* * *
esplendidez sustantivo femenino magnificence, largess, generosity
' esplendidez' also found in these entries:
English:
lavishly
* * *esplendidez nf1. [generosidad] generosity2. [magnificencia] splendour* * *f1 splendor, Brsplendour, magnificence2 ( generosidad) generosity* * * -
52 Freigebigkeit
* * *die Freigebigkeitmunificence; generosity; bounteousness; bountifulness; largesse* * *Frei|ge|big|keitf -, no plgenerosity* * *Frei·ge·big·keit<->f kein pl generosity* * *die generosity; open-handedness* * *gegen to), largess(e) form* * *die generosity; open-handedness* * *f.generosity n. -
53 Großzügigkeit
f; nur Sg. (Freigebigkeit) generosity; (Toleranz) liberality, broad-mindedness; von Planung: bold conception ( oder design)* * *die Großzügigkeitgenerousness; liberality; lordliness; spaciousness; broad-mindedness; generosity; liberalness; tolerance* * *Groß|zü|gig|keit [-tsyːgɪçkait]f -, no plgenerosity; (= Weiträumigkeit) spaciousness; (von Plan) (large) scale, ambitiousness; (inf = Ungenauigkeit) generousness, liberality* * *Groß·zü·gig·keit<->1. (Generosität) generosity2. (Toleranz) leniency* * *1) generosity* * *Großzügigkeit f; nur sg (Freigebigkeit) generosity; (Toleranz) liberality, broad-mindedness; von Planung: bold conception ( oder design)* * *1) generosity2) (großes Ausmaß) grand scale* * *f.generosity n.liberality n.liberalness n. -
54 largueza
f.1 generosity.2 length.* * *1 largesse, US largess, generosity* * *SF generosity, largesse frm* * *femenino generosity* * *femenino generosity* * *largesse, openhandedness, generositydaba propinas con largueza he tipped very generously, he gave very generous tips* * *largueza nf[generosidad] generosity* * *largueza nf: generosity, largesse -
55 liberalidad
f.liberality.* * *1 (generosidad) generosity, liberality* * *SF1) (=generosidad) liberality frm, generosity2) [de ideas, costumbres] liberalism* * ** * *Ex. In the spirit of open-mindedness that characterized the conference, Miller pointed out that librarians are extremely demanding.* * ** * *Ex: In the spirit of open-mindedness that characterized the conference, Miller pointed out that librarians are extremely demanding.
* * *1 (liberalismo) liberalism2 (generosidad) generosity, liberality ( frml)* * *liberalidad nf1. [tolerancia] liberality2. [generosidad] liberality* * *f generosity* * *liberalidad nf: generosity, liberality -
56 Anwandlung
f feeling, mood; plötzliche: (sudden) impulse, fit; in einer Anwandlung von Schwäche in a moment of weakness; in einer Anwandlung von Großzügigkeit in a fit of generosity; aus einer Anwandlung heraus on (a sudden) impulse; seltsame Anwandlungen haben have strange ( oder peculiar) moods* * *die Anwandlungattack; fit* * *Ạn|wand|lungf(von Furcht etc) feeling; (= Laune) mood; (= Drang) impulseaus einer Anwandlung heraus — on (an) impulse
in einer Anwandlung von Freigebigkeit etc — in a fit of generosity etc
dann bekam er wieder seine Anwandlungen (inf) — then he had one of his fits again
* * *An·wand·lungf moodaus einer \Anwandlung heraus on an impulsein einer \Anwandlung von Großzügigkeit/Wahnsinn in a fit of generosity/madnessin einer \Anwandlung von Furcht/Misstrauen on an impulse of fear/suspicion* * *die moodin einer Anwandlung von Großzügigkeit — usw. in a fit of generosity etc
* * *in einer Anwandlung von Schwäche in a moment of weakness;in einer Anwandlung von Großzügigkeit in a fit of generosity;aus einer Anwandlung heraus on (a sudden) impulse;seltsame Anwandlungen haben have strange ( oder peculiar) moods* * *die moodin einer Anwandlung von Großzügigkeit — usw. in a fit of generosity etc
-
57 grandeza
f.1 (great) size.en toda su grandeza in all its splendor o grandeur2 generosity, graciousness.3 greatness, grandeur, magnitude, majesty.4 largeness, bigness, magnitude.* * *1 (tamaño) size2 (importancia) greatness3 (generosidad) generosity4 (dignidad nobiliaria) nobility\grandeza de alma magnanimitygrandeza de ánimo moral courage* * *noun f.1) greatness2) generosity3) magnificence* * *SF1) (=nobleza) nobilityla grandeza de su acción humanitaria — the nobility o greatness of his humanitarian action
grandeza de alma o espíritu — magnanimity
2) [de artista etc] greatness3) (=esplendidez) grandness, impressiveness; (=ostentación) grandeur, magnificence4) (=personas) grandees pl5) (=rango) status of grandee6) (=tamaño) size; (=gran tamaño) bigness; (=magnitud) magnitude* * *1) (excelencia, nobleza) nobility2)a) ( dignidad de Grande) rank of grandeeb) ( conjunto de Grandes)la grandeza — the (Spanish) nobility o grandees
* * *= greatness.Ex. Log cabins were considered symbols of democracy and the frontier spirit, and President Abraham Lincoln was viewed as a symbol of unity, hope, and the American dream of rising from a humble background to greatness.----* antigua grandeza = Posesivo + former glory.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* recuperar + Posesivo + antigua grandeza = regain + Posesivo + former glory.* restituir Algo a su antigua grandeza = restore + Nombre + to + Posesivo + former glory.* * *1) (excelencia, nobleza) nobility2)a) ( dignidad de Grande) rank of grandeeb) ( conjunto de Grandes)la grandeza — the (Spanish) nobility o grandees
* * *= greatness.Ex: Log cabins were considered symbols of democracy and the frontier spirit, and President Abraham Lincoln was viewed as a symbol of unity, hope, and the American dream of rising from a humble background to greatness.
* antigua grandeza = Posesivo + former glory.* darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.* recuperar + Posesivo + antigua grandeza = regain + Posesivo + former glory.* restituir Algo a su antigua grandeza = restore + Nombre + to + Posesivo + former glory.* * *A (excelencia, nobleza) nobilityCompuestos:( liter); magnanimityB1 (dignidad de Grande) rank of grandee2(conjunto de Grandes): la grandeza the (Spanish) nobility, the (Spanish) grandees* * *
grandeza sustantivo femenino
1 (excelencia, nobleza) nobility;◊ grandeza de alma (liter) magnanimity;
grandeza de ánimo (liter) valor( conjugate valor) (liter)
2
b) ( conjunto de Grandes):◊ la grandeza the (Spanish) nobility o grandees
grandeza sustantivo femenino
1 (altura moral, generosidad) greatness
2 (majestad y poder) grandeur
delirios de grandeza, delusions of grandeur
' grandeza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
delirio
- aire
English:
delusion
- grandeur
- greatness
* * *grandeza nf1. [de tamaño] (great) size2. [esplendor] magnificence, grandeur;en toda su grandeza in all its splendour o grandeur3. [de sentimientos] generosity, graciousness;aceptó su derrota con grandeza he accepted defeat graciously, he was gracious in defeat;grandeza de espíritu generosity of spirit, magnanimity* * *f greatness* * *grandeza nf1) magnitud: greatness, size2) : nobility3) : generosity, graciousness4) : grandeur, magnificence -
58 libéralité
libeʀalitenom féminin ( générosité) liberality* * *libeʀalite nfliberality no pl generosity no pl* * *A nf1 ( générosité) liberality; avec libéralité liberally;B libéralités nfpl liter generosity ¢; les libéralités de l'État the state's generosity; vivre des libéralités de qn to live off sb's generosity; dépenser sa fortune en libéralités to give one's fortune away in gifts.[liberalite] nom féminin————————libéralités nom féminin pluriel -
59 Freizügigkeit
f2. moralische, sexuelle: permissiveness; der Beziehungen: freedom; eines Films etc.: explicitness; (Gewagtheit) risqué nature3. (Ortsungebundenheit) freedom of movement, mobility* * *Frei|zü|gig|keit [-tsyːgɪçkait]f -,no pl1) (= Großzügigkeit) liberality2) (in moralischer Hinsicht) permissiveness3) (=Beweglichkeit von Waren, freie Wahl des Wohnorts etc) freedom of movement* * *Frei·zü·gig·keit<->1. (großzügige Beschaffenheit) liberalness, generosity2. (moralisch lockere Einstellung) liberalness, permissiveness3. (Freiheit in der Wahl des Wohnortes) freedom of movement* * *die; Frei2) (von Einstellung) permissiveness3) (freie Wahl des Wohnsitzes) freedom of domicile* * *2. moralische, sexuelle: permissiveness; der Beziehungen: freedom; eines Films etc: explicitness; (Gewagtheit) risqué nature3. (Ortsungebundenheit) freedom of movement, mobility* * *die; Frei2) (von Einstellung) permissiveness3) (freie Wahl des Wohnsitzes) freedom of domicile* * *f.liberality n.permissiveness n. -
60 corresponder
v.1 to correspond.Estos dos objetos corresponden These two objects correspond.2 to be right or fitting (ser adecuado).voy a darle las gracias como corresponde I'm going to thank him, as is only right3 to repay (sentimiento).ella no le correspondía she didn't feel the same way about himamor no correspondido unrequited love4 to be supposed to, to have to, to correspond to oneself to, to have the obligation to.Me corresponde hacer mi tarea I am supposed to do my homework.Nos corresponde It corresponds to ourselves.5 to reciprocate, to give back.Con esto, correspondo su favor With this, I reciprocate his=her favor.6 to concern, to correspond to.Me corresponde este asunto This issue concerns me.* * *1 (ser adecuado) to become, befit; (color, aspecto) to match, go with2 (encajar) to correspond (a, to), tally (a, with); (descripción) to fit3 (pertenecer) to belong, pertain1 (ser el turno) to be one's turn2 (en un reparto) to get3 (incumbir) to be the job of, be the responsibility of4 (devolver) to return; (amabilidad) to repay1 (ajustarse) to correspond; (cifras) to tally■ la dirección que te dio no se corresponde con la que yo tengo the address he gave you doesn't correspond to the one I have2 (armonizar) to be in harmony, go with3 (cartearse) to correspond4 (amarse) to love each other* * *verb2) belong3) return* * *1. VI1) (=tocar)a) [en reparto]b) [como derecho]este hecho no ocupa el lugar que le corresponde en la historia de España — this event does not occupy the place it should in Spanish history, this event is not accorded the importance it deserves in Spanish history
c) [en sorteo, competición] [honor, victoria] to go toel honor de representar a su país correspondió a Juan Blanco — the honour of representing his country fell to o went to Juan Blanco
la victoria final correspondió a Escartín — the final victory was Escartín's, the final victory went to Escartín
al primer premio le correspondieron 30.000 euros — the winner of the first prize received 30,000 euros
2) (=incumbir)corresponder a algn — [responsabilidad] to fall to sb
esta decisión le corresponde al director — this decision is for the director (to take), this decision falls to the director
a mí no me corresponde criticarlo — it is not for me to criticize him, it is not my place to criticize him
"a quien corresponda" — "to whom it may concern"
3) (=deberse)corresponder a algo: de los 50 millones de ganancias, 40 corresponden a ventas en el extranjero — out of profits of 50 million, 40 million comes from overseas sales o overseas sales account for 40 million
la mayor parte de nuestra deuda corresponde a préstamos norteamericanos — most of our debt is a result of American loans, American loans account for most of our debt
4) frm (=ser adecuado)corresponder a: se vistió como correspondía a la ocasión — she dressed suitably for the occasion
fue recibido como corresponde a una persona de su cargo — he was received in a manner befitting a person of his rank, he was received as befitted a person of his rank
5) (=concordar)corresponder a o con — to match with, match up with
su versión de los hechos no corresponde a la realidad — her version of the events does not match up with o correspond to o tally with the truth
el presunto delincuente, cuyas iniciales corresponden a las siglas R.C.A. — the alleged perpetrator of the crime, whose initials are R.C.A.
los dos cadáveres hallados corresponden a los dos secuestrados — the two bodies found are those of the two kidnap victims
esa forma de actuar no corresponde con sus principios — such behaviour is not in keeping with his principles
6) (=retribuir)corresponder a — [+ cariño, amor] to return; [+ favor, generosidad] to repay, return
ella lo amaba, pero él no le correspondía — she loved him but he did not return her love o love her back o love her in return
nunca podré corresponder a tanta generosidad — I can never adequately repay o return such generosity
pero ella le correspondió con desprecio — but she responded with contempt, but all she gave in return was contempt
7) (Mat) to correspond8) (Ferro)2.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc)b) ( incumbir)a quien corresponda — (Corresp) to whom it may concern
c) (en 3a pers) ( ser adecuado)te disculpas, como corresponde — apologize, you know you should o (frml) as is right and proper
2) (encajar, cuadrar)esto aquí no corresponde — this doesn't belong o go here
corresponder a algo: su aspecto correspondía a la descripción his appearance fitted o matched the description; la leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía — the caption doesn't belong with o match this photograph
3) (a favor, atención)2.corresponder a algo: quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity; (+ me/te/le etc) lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't feel the same way about her; y tú le correspondes con esta grosería — and you repay him with this kind of rudeness
corresponder vt < favor> to return; < atención> to return, repay3.corresponderse v proncorresponderse con algo — <con los hechos/con la declaración> to square o tally with something
* * *= fit, behoove [behove, -USA], return + Posesivo + affection, requite.Ex. Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.Ex. With the vendors ready to listen it behoves the information profession to work out what it wants.Ex. The film centers on a non-white secretary who believes that her dusky skin and non-Nordic features prevent her boss from returning her affections.Ex. The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.----* como corresponde a = as befits.* corresponder a = be incumbent on/upon, fall to.* corresponder a + Nombre = be up to + Nombre.* corresponderse = match, bear + correspondence (to).* corresponderse a = befit.* corresponderse (a/con) = correspond (to/with).* corresponderse con = go with, go + hand in hand (with), go + hand in glove with.* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.* hacer lo que le corresponde a Uno = do + Posesivo + part.* lo que le corresponde = fair share.* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.* responsabilidad + corresponder a = responsibility + fall to.* según corresponda = as appropriate.* si corresponde = if applicable.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc)b) ( incumbir)a quien corresponda — (Corresp) to whom it may concern
c) (en 3a pers) ( ser adecuado)te disculpas, como corresponde — apologize, you know you should o (frml) as is right and proper
2) (encajar, cuadrar)esto aquí no corresponde — this doesn't belong o go here
corresponder a algo: su aspecto correspondía a la descripción his appearance fitted o matched the description; la leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía — the caption doesn't belong with o match this photograph
3) (a favor, atención)2.corresponder a algo: quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity; (+ me/te/le etc) lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't feel the same way about her; y tú le correspondes con esta grosería — and you repay him with this kind of rudeness
corresponder vt < favor> to return; < atención> to return, repay3.corresponderse v proncorresponderse con algo — <con los hechos/con la declaración> to square o tally with something
* * *= fit, behoove [behove, -USA], return + Posesivo + affection, requite.Ex: Especially if the new subject is one which upsets the previous structure of relationships, it will be difficult to fit into the existing order.
Ex: With the vendors ready to listen it behoves the information profession to work out what it wants.Ex: The film centers on a non-white secretary who believes that her dusky skin and non-Nordic features prevent her boss from returning her affections.Ex: The sultan requited the king of China's present by sending him ten swords with scabbards encrusted in pearls.* como corresponde a = as befits.* corresponder a = be incumbent on/upon, fall to.* corresponder a + Nombre = be up to + Nombre.* corresponderse = match, bear + correspondence (to).* corresponderse a = befit.* corresponderse (a/con) = correspond (to/with).* corresponderse con = go with, go + hand in hand (with), go + hand in glove with.* el lugar que le corresponde a = the due place of.* hacer lo que le corresponde a Uno = do + Posesivo + part.* lo que le corresponde = fair share.* lugar que le corresponde = Posesivo + rightful place.* lugar que nos corresponde = place in the sun.* responsabilidad + corresponder a = responsibility + fall to.* según corresponda = as appropriate.* si corresponde = if applicable.* * *corresponder [E1 ]viA1 (en un reparto) (+ me/te/le etc):a él le corresponde la mitad de la herencia half the inheritance goes to himésta es la parte que te corresponde this is your part o share2(incumbir): te corresponde a ti preparar el informe it's your job to prepare the reportno me corresponde a mí decírselo it's not my job o it's not for me to tell himel lugar que le corresponde his rightful placea quien corresponda ( Corresp) to whom it may concernfue recibido con los honores que corresponden a su rango he was received with the honors befitting his rank3 ( en tercera persona)(ser adecuado): si no puedes ir, lo que corresponde es que le avises if you can't go you should let him knowahora vas y te disculpas, como corresponde now go and apologize, you know you should o ( frml) as is right and properserán juzgados como corresponde they will be tried according to the due process of the lawponlos en el cajón o archívalos, según corresponda put them in the drawer or file them, as appropriateB(cuadrar, encajar): esto aquí no corresponde this doesn't belong o fit o go herecorresponder A/ CON algo:su aspecto correspondía a la descripción que me habían dado his appearance fitted o matched the description I had been givensu versión no corresponde con la de los demás testigos his version does not square with o tally with o match that of the other witnessesla leyenda no corresponde a la fotografía the caption doesn't belong with o match this photographC (a un favor, una atención) corresponder A algo:quisiera corresponder a su generosidad I'd like to repay them for their generosity, I'd like to return o repay their generosity(+ me/te/le etc): lo quiere, pero él no le corresponde she loves him, but he doesn't return her love o feel the same way about herla ama y ella le corresponde con desprecio he loves her but she responds with contempty tú le correspondes con esta grosería and you repay him with this kind of rudeness■ correspondervt‹favor› to return; ‹atención› to return, repayla historia de un amor no correspondido a story of unrequited lovecorresponderse CON algo:su versión no se corresponde con los hechos reales her version doesn't square o tally with the factseso no se corresponde para nada con su manera de ser that's totally out of keeping with her character* * *
corresponder ( conjugate corresponder) verbo intransitivo
1a) ( en un reparto):
la parte que te corresponde your part o shareb) ( incumbir):
el lugar que le corresponde his rightful placec) (en 3a pers) ( ser adecuado):◊ debe disculparse, como corresponde he must apologize, as is right and proper (frml);
según corresponda as appropriate
2 (encajar, cuadrar):◊ su aspecto corresponde a la descripción his appearance fits o matches the description;
el texto no corresponde a la foto the text doesn't belong with o match the photograph
3 corresponder a algo ‹ a un favor› to return sth;
‹a amabilidad/generosidad› to repay sth
verbo transitivo ‹favor/atención› to return;
corresponder verbo intransitivo
1 (pertenecer) to belong: sólo pido lo que me corresponde, I only want my share
2 (ser adecuado) to correspond [a, to] [ con, with]
3 (incumbir) to concern, be incumbent upon: esa tarea le corresponde, that's his job
' corresponder' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
concernir
- tocar
- devolver
- encajar
- responder
English:
belong
- correspond
- reciprocate
- return
- up to
- match
- repay
* * *♦ vi1. [compensar]corresponder (con algo) a algo/alguien to repay sth/sb (with sth);ella nunca correspondió a mi amor she never returned my love, she never felt the same way about me;amor no correspondido unrequited lovea mí me correspondió encargarme de la comida it was my job to take care of o organize the food3. [coincidir, encajar] to correspond (a/con to/with);esta historia no corresponde con la realidad this story doesn't tally o agree with the factsno me corresponde a mí enjuiciar su trabajo it's not my place to judge his work5. [ser adecuado] to be right o fitting;voy a darle las gracias como corresponde I'm going to thank him, as is only right;estuvo genial, tal y como corresponde a un cantante de su talla she was brilliant, just as you would expect from a singer of her stature♦ vt[sentimiento] to repay;ella no le correspondía she didn't feel the same way about him* * *v/i1:corresponder a alguien de bienes be for s.o., be due to s.o.; de responsabilidad be up to s.o.; de asunto concern s.o.; a un favor repay s.o. ( con with)2:actuar como corresponde do the right thing* * *corresponder vi1) : to correspond2) : to pertain, to belong3) : to be appropriate, to fit4) : to reciprocate* * *corresponder vb1. (tocar) to be2. (responsibilidad, obligación) to be your job / to be up toeso te corresponde a ti that's your job / that's up to you
См. также в других словарях:
Generosity — is the habit of giving without coercion. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable habit. In times of natural disaster, relief efforts are frequently provided, voluntarily, by individuals or… … Wikipedia
Generosity — Gen er*os i*ty, n. [L. generositas: cf. F. g[ e]n[ e]rosit[ e].] 1. Noble birth. [Obs.] Harris (Voyages). [1913 Webster] 2. The quality of being noble; noble mindedness. [1913 Webster] Generosity is in nothing more seen than in a candid… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
generosity — index benevolence (disposition to do good), charity, clemency, consideration (sympathetic regard), contribution (donation), indulgence, la … Law dictionary
generosity — (n.) early 15c., nobility, goodness of race, from L. generositatem (nom. generositas) nobility, excellence, magnanimity, from generosus (see GENEROUS (Cf. generous)). Meaning munificence is recorded from 1670s … Etymology dictionary
generosity — [n] spirit of giving all heart*, almsgiving, altruism, beneficence, benevolence, bounteousness, bounty, charitableness, charity, free giving, goodness, heart, high mindedness, hospitality, kindness, largesse, liberality, magnanimity, munificence … New thesaurus
generosity — [jen΄ər äs′ə tē] n. [ME generosite < L generositas < generosus] 1. the quality of being generous; specif., a) nobility of mind; magnanimity b) willingness to give or share; unselfishness 2. pl. generosities a generous act … English World dictionary
generosity — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ extraordinary, great, incredible ▪ boundless, selfless VERB + GENEROSITY ▪ extend, show (sb) … Collocations dictionary
generosity — n. 1) to demonstrate, display, show generosity 2) great, lavish, magnanimous, unstinting generosity 3) (misc.) to abuse smb. s generosity * * * [ˌdʒenə rɒsɪtɪ] display lavish magnanimous show generosity unstinting generosity … Combinatory dictionary
generosity — gen|e|ros|i|ty [ˌdʒenəˈrɔsıti US ˈra: ] n [U] a generous attitude, or generous behaviour ▪ an act of great generosity generosity to/towards ▪ his generosity to the poor ▪ I shall never forget the generosity shown by the people of Bastaisk. acts… … Dictionary of contemporary English
generosity — [[t]ʤe̱nərɒ̱sɪti[/t]] N UNCOUNT If you refer to someone s generosity, you mean that they are generous, especially in doing or giving more than is usual or expected. There are stories about his generosity, the massive amounts of money he gave to… … English dictionary
generosity — A virtue interestingly distinct from the Christian virtue of charity, in that while the latter responds to the needs and deficiencies of others, generosity may be simply the exercise of an abundance, an overflow of good will or benevolence.… … Philosophy dictionary