selfless

BrE /ˈsɛlf.ləs/ AmE /ˈsɛlf.ləs/

adjective en → es

1 CHARITY [attributive / predicative] B2

showing a willingness to help other people, even if it means sacrificing your own interests or comfort

desinteresado, altruista, generoso

  • be selfless about something

Collocations selfless act of kindness · selfless devotion to a cause

  • She is known for her selfless dedication to charity work.

    Ella es conocida por su dedicación desinteresada al trabajo benéfico.

2 SELFLESSNESS [singular noun] C1

the quality of being selfless

desinterés, altruismo, generosidad

  • a sense of selflessness

Collocations sense of selflessness · act of selflessness

  • The soldier's act of selflessness was truly inspiring.

    El acto de desinterés del soldado fue realmente inspirador.