Regalar (en. Give a present)

/reɡaˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To deliver something freely as a gift.

I decided to give him a book for his birthday.

Decidí regalarle un libro por su cumpleaños.

To confer a benefit or advantage to someone at no cost.

The boss decided to give a day off to all the staff.

El jefe decidió regalar un día libre a todo el personal.

To donate or contribute something to someone as a show of love or friendship.

I like to give my mother flowers every week.

Me gusta regalar flores a mi madre cada semana.

The term 'to give as a gift' comes from the Latin 'regalare', which means to give a gift.

to give affection

To show affection or love selflessly.

regalar cariño

to give time

To dedicate time to someone without expecting anything in return.

regalar tiempo

to give a smile

To show kindness to another person.

regalar una sonrisa

gift

An object given to someone without asking for anything in return.

regalo

little gift

A small gift, usually considered a gesture of affection.

regalito

privilege

A right or privilege that someone possesses.

regalía

To give something without thinking too much about it.

I gave him a candy on a whim.

Le regalé un dulce por capricho.

To give something that is no longer needed.

I'm going to give away those clothes that I don't wear.

Voy a regalar esa ropa que no uso.