Generosity can describe a person or an action.
The idea
Use generoso for masculine nouns and generosa for feminine nouns; add -s for plurals.
Examples
- La panadera es generosa con su tiempo.The baker is generous with her time.
- El vecino generoso compartió su cosecha.The generous neighbor shared his harvest.
- Las donaciones generosas llenaron la despensa.Generous donations filled the pantry.
- Mis tíos fueron generosos con los visitantes.My aunt and uncle were generous to the visitors.
- La cocinera sirvió una porción generosa.The cook served a generous portion.
- Agradecemos el generoso apoyo del barrio.We appreciate the neighborhood’s generous support.
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Do not use generoso with a feminine noun such as oferta.
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Choose the correct form: La oferta es ___. (generosa / generoso)
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generosa
generosa agrees with the feminine singular offer.
Choose the correct form: Los hermanos son ___. (generosos / generosas)
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generosos
generosos describes several men.
Choose the correct form: La artista es generosa ___ sus alumnos. (con / en)
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con
con introduces the people receiving generosity.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form: La oferta es ___. (generosa / generoso)
Choose the correct form: Los hermanos son ___. (generosos / generosas)
Choose the correct form: La artista es generosa ___ sus alumnos. (con / en)
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