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gesto generoso

[ˈʒɛʃtu ʒeneˈrozu]
noun phrasemasculinepl: gestos generosos
generous gesture
1. A kind, charitable, or magnanimous action or movement that demonstrates willingness to give, help, or forgive without expecting reward
His generous gesture of donating to the charity touched everyone's hearts.
Seu gesto generoso de doar para a caridade tocou o coração de todos.
2. An act of kindness or liberality shown through physical movement or behavioral expression
She made a generous gesture by inviting the homeless man to dinner.
Ela fez um gesto generoso ao convidar o homem sem-abrigo para jantar.
NYC Slang
solid move / straight-up move
Synonyms
ato generosogesto altruístagesto bondosoato de caridadegesto magnânimo
Antonyms
gesto mesquinhogesto egoístaavarezagesto mesquinharia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gesto generoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
gesto generoso
Standard usage in Portugal with identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

gesto de boa vontade
coração generoso
mão aberta
gesto nobre
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