altruistic person
[/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk ˈpɜrsən/]
nounpl: altruistic people
pessoa altruísta
1. An individual who is motivated by concern for others and willingly sacrifices their own interests for the benefit of others
She is an altruistic person who volunteers at the local food bank every weekend.
Ela é uma pessoa altruísta que trabalha como voluntária no banco de alimentos local todos os fins de semana.
2. Someone who practices altruism, showing selfless care and generosity without expecting reward or recognition
He proved to be an altruistic person by donating anonymously to charities.
Ele provou ser uma pessoa altruísta ao doar anonimamente para organizações de caridade.
NYC Slang
good Samaritan, stand-up person, real one
Related Idioms & Phrases
a heart of gold
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
put others first
give without expecting return
cor de ouro (Portuguese: a heart of gold)
pensar nos outros antes de si (Portuguese: think of others before oneself)
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