Gratis (en. Free)

/ˈɡɾatis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has no price or cost.
Entry to the museum is free on Sundays.
La entrada al museo es gratis los domingos.
Something provided without charge or payment.
I received a free book at the book fair.
Me dieron un libro gratis en la feria del libro.
Refers to services or offers that do not require remuneration.
They offer free trial classes at the gym.
Ofrecen clases de prueba gratis en el gimnasio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gratuitus', which means 'without charge, free of charge.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

for free
at no cost whatsoever
a gratis
free and for love
at no cost and for love
gratis et amore
for free
without paying, free
por la cara

Related Words

free
that has no cost
gratuito
free
without restrictions or payments
libre
gift
cost-free gift
obsequio

Slang Meanings

at zero cost
He got a smartphone at zero cost in the promotion.
Consiguió un smartphone a coste cero en la promoción.
for free
He did it for free, without being charged anything.
Lo hizo por la cara, sin que le cobraran nada.