What is the Spanish word for "selflessness"?

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

English

selflessness

Spanish

altruismo

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Alternative translations of "selflessness"

desinterés
generosidad
abnegación
dedicación

Examples of how to use "selflessness" in Spanish

English
Nurses are known for their selflessness.
Spanish
Las enfermeras son conocidas por su altruismo.
English
Her selflessness surprised everyone at the shelter.
Spanish
Su altruismo sorprendió a todos en el refugio.
English
He showed selflessness by helping his neighbor daily.
Spanish
Él mostró altruismo ayudando a su vecino a diario.
English
Selflessness can strengthen friendships over many years.
Spanish
El altruismo puede fortalecer las amistades a lo largo de los años.
English
They admired her selflessness in difficult times.
Spanish
Ellos admiraban su altruismo en tiempos difíciles.

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