How do you say "generous" in Italian?

generoso

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "generous" is generoso.

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Pronunciation

Generoso is jeh-neh-ROH-zoh, stress on the third syllable, with the G before E softening into a J sound.

Grammar notes

generoso is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

È generoso con il suo tempo.

He is generous with his time.

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How to remember generoso

Generoso is generous with Italian vowels, an easy word to recognize on sight.

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Questions about generoso

How do you pronounce generoso?

Generoso is jeh-neh-ROH-zoh, stress on the third syllable, with the G before E softening into a J sound.

Is generoso formal or casual?

generoso is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is generoso used in Italian?

generoso is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: È generoso con il suo tempo. (He is generous with his time.).

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