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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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