caridad
charity
noun kah-ree-DAHD Rare
Origin: From Latin caritas (dearness, love), from carus (dear).
Also means
alms
Usage Note
Caridad carries both the theological virtue of Christian love and the practical act of giving alms. In everyday speech, pedir caridad means to beg for handouts, while hacer caridad is to perform a charitable act. The name Caridad is common in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Cuba.
Examples
"La caridad es una virtud importante."
Natural Translation
Charity is an important virtue.

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