goodwill

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡʊd.wɪl/ AmE /ˈɡʊd.wɪl/

noun en → es

1 FRIENDSHIP [uncountable] B1

friendly feelings and attitudes towards someone or something

buenas intenciones, amistad, buena voluntad

  • have goodwill towards somebody/something

Collocations goodwill between countries · show goodwill to someone

  • The company has shown goodwill by extending the warranty period.

    La empresa ha mostrado buena voluntad al extender el período de garantía.

2 BUSINESS [uncountable] B2

the value of a business that is not based on physical assets, but rather on things like customer loyalty and reputation

buenas relaciones comerciales, buena reputación

  • sell a company for more than its book value because of goodwill

Collocations goodwill in business transactions · acquire goodwill from customers

  • The sale included the company's goodwill and customer base.

    La venta incluyó la buena voluntad y la base de clientes de la empresa.

3 SALE [uncountable] B2

a reduction in the price of an item, especially one that is no longer fashionable or popular

rebaja, descuento

  • offer a goodwill discount

Collocations goodwill sale of old stock · goodwill price reduction

  • The store offered a 10% goodwill discount on all winter clothing.

    La tienda ofreció un descuento de buena voluntad del 10% en toda la ropa de invierno.

7 CHARITY [uncountable] B2

the act of being generous and kind to others, especially by giving money or help

generosidad, bondad, caridad

  • show goodwill towards someone

Collocations goodwill donation to charity · act of goodwill

  • The company made a goodwill donation to the local food bank.

    La empresa hizo una donación de buena voluntad al banco de alimentos local.