benevolent

benévolo, bondadoso

Que trata bien a los demás y quiere ayudarlos o hacerles bien.

En inglés sencillo: Kind and willing to help others or do good things for them.

• He was a benevolent ruler.
• She gave the frightened child a benevolent smile.
• Their benevolent intentions did not prevent the plan from failing.

Sinónimos: kind, kindhearted, well-meaning

Antónimos: malevolent

Expresiones frecuentes: benevolent ruler, benevolent smile, benevolent intentions

caritativo, altruista

Que ayuda generosamente a las personas y las trata bien y con justicia.

En inglés sencillo: Helping people generously and treating them well and fairly.

• A benevolent society paid for her care.
• The company set up a benevolent fund for former workers.
• His benevolent actions helped families who had lost their homes.

Sinónimos: charitable, generous, altruistic

Antónimos: selfish

Expresiones frecuentes: benevolent fund, benevolent society, benevolent organization

humanitario, filantrópico

Que siente o demuestra amor por las personas y preocupación por su bienestar.

En inglés sencillo: Feeling or showing love and concern for people in general.

• Her benevolent outlook embraced all people.
• He spoke of humanity with benevolent warmth.
• The essay expresses a benevolent concern for people everywhere.

Sinónimos: humane, humanitarian, philanthropic

Antónimos: misanthropic

Expresiones frecuentes: benevolent spirit, benevolent outlook, benevolent heart