Dádivas (en. Gifts)

ðaˈðiβas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Actions of giving something for free to someone.

The gifts received during the campaign were very well received.

Las dádivas que recibió durante la campaña fueron muy bien recibidas.

Presents offered as help or support.

The organization delivered gifts to needy families.

La organización entregó dádivas a las familias necesitadas.

Gifts given as a sign of affection or friendship.

I always bring gifts when I visit my friends.

Siempre llevo dádivas cuando visito a mis amigos.

From Latin 'datīva', which refers to what is given.

gifts of fate

Opportunities or benefits that are received without having requested them.

dádivas del destino

to give

Act of delivering something to someone.

dar

generosity

Quality of someone who gives selflessly.

generosidad

to donate

To deliver something as a gift or for the benefit of others.

donar

Gifts in the context of personal favors.

Sometimes, they ask me for gifts in exchange for a favor.

A veces, me piden dádivas a cambio de un favor.

Gifts in an ironic sense to refer to what is given without value.

What they gave me were just gifts; I didn't need it.

Lo que me dieron fueron sólo dádivas; no lo necesité.