What is the Spanish word for "selfless"?

Learn how to say "selfless" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

selfless

Spanish

desinteresado

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Alternative translations of "selfless"

altruista
generoso
abnegado
desprendido

Examples of how to use "selfless" in Spanish

English
Her selfless act saved many lives.
Spanish
Su acto desinteresado salvó muchas vidas.
English
She made a selfless decision to help others.
Spanish
Ella tomó una decisión desinteresada para ayudar a los demás.
English
His selfless act saved the injured child.
Spanish
Su acto desinteresado salvó al niño herido.
English
They admired her selfless care for animals.
Spanish
Ellos admiraban su cuidado desinteresado por los animales.
English
A selfless leader listens more than speaks.
Spanish
Un líder desinteresado escucha más que habla.

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