B1 Expression خنثی

¡Qué generoso!

How generous!

معنی

Expresses appreciation for someone's generosity or willingness to share.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'sobremesa' often involves someone 'invitando' (treating) others to coffee or drinks. Refusing a generous offer too many times can sometimes be seen as rude. Generosity is often tied to the concept of 'mi casa es su casa.' Being a 'buen anfitrión' (good host) is a point of pride. Sharing 'mate' is a daily ritual of generosity. It's not about the cost, but the willingness to share the moment. The term 'detallista' is highly valued. Someone who is 'generoso' often remembers small details and brings gifts.

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Gender Check

Always look at the person you are talking to before finishing the word. O for him, A for her!

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Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. If you say it too slowly or with a smirk, people will think you are being mean.

معنی

Expresses appreciation for someone's generosity or willingness to share.

💡

Gender Check

Always look at the person you are talking to before finishing the word. O for him, A for her!

⚠️

Sarcasm Alert

Be careful with your tone. If you say it too slowly or with a smirk, people will think you are being mean.

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Add 'de tu parte'

Adding 'de tu parte' (on your part) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

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The Bill Fight

If someone pays for you, say '¡Qué generoso!' but also offer to pay next time to maintain social balance.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct form for a woman who just gave you a present.

¡Qué _______! Muchas gracias por el regalo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: generosa

Since the person is a woman, the adjective must be feminine singular.

Complete the exclamation with the correct word.

¡____ generoso eres! Siempre ayudas a todo el mundo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Qué

In Spanish exclamations, 'Qué' is used before adjectives.

Match the situation to the best phrase.

Your friend pays for your expensive flight ticket.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¡Qué generoso!

Paying for something expensive is a clear act of generosity, not just simple kindness.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: He decidido donar mis ahorros a la escuela. B: ¡________! Es un gesto muy noble.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Qué generoso

The speaker is likely referring to the person or the gesture in a general masculine/neutral sense.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Generoso vs Amable

Generoso
Pagar la cena Paying for dinner
Donar ropa Donating clothes
Amable
Abrir la puerta Opening the door
Decir 'hola' Saying 'hello'

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Choose the correct form for a woman who just gave you a present. Choose A1

¡Qué _______! Muchas gracias por el regalo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: generosa

Since the person is a woman, the adjective must be feminine singular.

Complete the exclamation with the correct word. جای خالی A2

¡____ generoso eres! Siempre ayudas a todo el mundo.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Qué

In Spanish exclamations, 'Qué' is used before adjectives.

Match the situation to the best phrase. situation_matching B1

Your friend pays for your expensive flight ticket.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¡Qué generoso!

Paying for something expensive is a clear act of generosity, not just simple kindness.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

A: He decidido donar mis ahorros a la escuela. B: ¡________! Es un gesto muy noble.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Qué generoso

The speaker is likely referring to the person or the gesture in a general masculine/neutral sense.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, you can use it for nature or abstract concepts, like '¡Qué generosa es la naturaleza!'.

Yes, it is polite and appreciative. It's a safe phrase for professional settings if they do something helpful.

'Espléndido' is more emphatic and often refers to very large amounts of money or lavish gifts.

In writing, yes. Spanish uses both the opening (¡) and closing (!) marks for exclamations.

You can say 'Eres tan generoso' (You are so generous), but as a standalone exclamation, '¡Qué generoso!' is the standard.

Yes! In cooking, a 'ración generosa' is a large portion.

You would say '¡Qué generoso de su parte!'.

Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.

It's better to use 'amable' or 'simpático' for 'nice'. 'Generoso' specifically implies giving something up.

The plural is 'generosos' (m) or 'generosas' (f).

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

¡Qué amable!

similar

How kind!

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¡Qué detallazo!

specialized form

What a great detail!

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¡Qué espléndido!

synonym

How splendid/lavish!

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Es un sol

similar

He/She is a sun

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Tacaño

contrast

Stingy

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