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la

feminine

/bonˈdað/

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Translation

kindness

Word origin

From Latin bonitas ('goodness'), from bonus ('good'), the same root that gives Spanish bueno.

Origin
Latin
Root
bonitas
English cognates
bounty, bonus, bonanza

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbondades

Examples

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Her kindness towards others makes her much loved.

ayudarme maletas.

He was kind enough to help me with the suitcases.

cuesta .

Kindness costs nothing and is worth a lot.

gran .

He treated the animals with great kindness.

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I trust in the goodness of people.

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This word is part of lesson 61.