Obsequios (en. Gifts)
/ob'se.kjos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Things given as a sign of courtesy or respect.
Gifts to customers are an excellent way to retain them.
Los obsequios al cliente son una excelente forma de fidelizarlo.
Gifts given on special occasions.
At the birthday party, I received many gifts from my friends.
En la fiesta de cumpleaños, recibí muchos obsequios de mis amigos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'obsequium', which means 'service, attention, gift'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give gifts
To give things to someone.
dar obsequios
corporate gifts
Gifts offered in a business context.
obsequios corporativos
in the form of a gift
Free of charge or without expecting anything in return.
en forma de obsequio
Related Words
gift
Something given to someone without expecting anything in return.
regalo
offering
Something offered to someone, often in religious contexts.
ofrenda
donation
Gift of money or goods to a charitable cause.
donación
Slang Meanings
Unexpected gifts that create surprise.
That handbag was a surprise gift that made me very happy.
Ese bolso fue un obsequio de sorpresa que me hizo mucha ilusión.
Courtesy gifts given by sellers.
They always give gifts at those trade shows to attract customers.
Siempre dan obsequios en esas ferias comerciales para atraer clientes.