kindness

S2 W1

BrE /ˈkaɪndnəs/ AmE /ˈkaɪndnəs/

noun en → es

1 BENEFICENCE [uncountable] A2

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

bondad, amabilidad, generosidad

  • show kindness to somebody

Collocations act of kindness · kindness towards someone

  • She showed great kindness to the homeless man.

    Ella mostró gran amabilidad al hombre sin hogar.

2 CHARITY [uncountable] B1

the act of helping someone who is in need, especially by giving them money or food

caridad, ayuda, asistencia

  • act of kindness

Collocations kindness to someone in need · show kindness by giving something

  • The local charity provides food and shelter as an act of kindness.

    La caridad local proporciona alimentos y refugio como un acto de bondad.

1 MERCY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being merciful or forgiving

misericordia, clemencia, indulgencia

  • show kindness to somebody

Collocations act of mercy · kindness towards someone

  • The judge showed great kindness by reducing the sentence.

    El juez mostró gran clemencia al reducir la sentencia.

1 FRIENDLINESS [uncountable] B2

the quality of being friendly and welcoming

amistad, cordialidad, hospitalidad

  • show kindness to somebody

Collocations friendly gesture · kindness towards someone

  • The hotel staff showed great kindness by welcoming us warmly.

    El personal del hotel mostró gran amabilidad al recibirnos cálidamente.