Regalé (en. I gave away)

/reɡaˈle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give something for free or as a gift.
Yesterday I gave a book to my friend.
Ayer regalé un libro a mi amigo.
To offer or give something generously.
I gave him a special dinner for his birthday.
Le regalé una cena especial por su cumpleaños.
To make a gift to someone.
I gave flowers to my mother on her day.
Regalé flores a mi madre en su día.

Etymology

From the verb 'regalar', from the combination of 're-' and 'gal', equivalent to 'give for free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I gave time
dedicating time to someone without expecting anything in return.
regalé tiempo
I gave a piece of advice
giving advice selflessly.
regalé un consejo
I gave it gladly
indicates that a gift was made in a nice way.
lo regalé con gusto

Related Words

gift
Something that is given to someone without expecting anything in return.
regalo
generous
A person who frequently gives gifts.
regalador
grant
Right to receive something as a gift or reward.
regalía

Slang Meanings

Given
That performance was a gift, spectacular.
Esa actuación fue regalado, espectacular.
To give someone a bad time
Don't give anyone a bad time.
No le regales un mal rato a nadie.