Propinas (en. Tips)

/proˈpinas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An amount of money offered to a worker as recognition for good service.

I left a generous tip for the waiter for his excellent service.

Dejé una propina generosa al camarero por su excelente atención.

Additional money given for certain services, such as in restaurants or taxis.

Tipping is common in luxury restaurants.

La propina es habitual en los restaurantes de lujo.

A voluntary payment made at discretion, without being obligatory.

The custom of giving tips varies from country to country.

La costumbre de dar propinas varía de un país a otro.

From Latin 'propina', which comes from 'pro' (for) and 'pina', which refers to a small amount.

To give a tip

To offer money as a thank you for a service.

dar una propina

To leave a tip

Do not forget to offer extra money to the worker after receiving good service.

dejar propina

Tips included

Indicates that the amount of the tip has already been added to the total bill.

propinas incluidas

Service

Act of assisting or helping someone.

servicio

Waiter

Person who serves in a food or drink establishment.

camarero

Clientele

A group of customers who frequent a place.

clientela

Tip

I left a tip to the shopkeeper for his quickness.

Dejé un pico al de la tienda por su rapidez.

Extra

I always give an extra to the waiter if he treats me well.

Siempre le doy un extra al mesero si me trata bien.