generously

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdʒenərəsli/ AmE /ˈdʒɛnərəslɪ/

adverb en → es

1 GIVING [adverb] B1

in a way that shows you are willing to give or share something, especially when it is difficult for you to do so

generosamente, generosidad

  • give somebody sth generously

Collocations generously donate money · generously share resources

  • She donated generously to the charity.

    Ella donó generosamente a la caridad.

2 ALLOWING [adverb] B2

in a way that allows someone to have or do something, especially when it is difficult for you to allow this

generosamente, permitir generosamente

  • allow somebody sth generously

Collocations generously grant permission · generously provide opportunities

  • The company generously allowed him to take time off.

    La empresa le permitió generosamente tomarse tiempo libre.

1 MEASURING [adverb] C1

in a way that is more than the usual or expected amount, especially when it is not necessary to do so

generosamente, de más

  • measure sth generously

Collocations generously measure ingredients · generously portion out food

  • Generously salt the vegetables before cooking.

    Salte generosamente las verduras antes de cocinarlas.