Propina (en. Tip)

/proˈpina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Money given voluntarily to someone as recognition for their service.

I left a generous tip for the waiter.

Dejé una propina generosa al camarero.

An additional amount given in gratitude for a service rendered.

I always include the tip in my budget when going out to dinner.

Siempre incluyo la propina en mi presupuesto al salir a cenar.

Extra payment offered as a sign of appreciation.

The tip should be proportional to the service received.

La propina debe ser proporcional al servicio recibido.

From the Latin 'propināre', which means ‘to give to drink’.

Leave a tip

To give additional money as a thank you.

dejar propina

Give a tip

The act of offering extra money for good service.

dar una propina

Mandatory tip

A fee that is included in the bill with no option to skip.

propina obligatoria

Service

The act of attending to or helping someone.

servicio

Waiter

A person who serves in a restaurant or bar.

camarero

Consumption

Use or expenditure of goods or services.

consumo

Cash

Give the kid some cash.

Dale un poco de pasta al chico.

Dough

I left a dough for the taxi driver.

Le dejé una mona al taxista.