Regalo (en. Gift)

/reˈɣalo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Item given to a person as a sign of affection or friendship.
I gave him a very special birthday gift.
Le hice un regalo de cumpleaños muy especial.
Surprise or unexpected benefit.
Finding money in the pocket was a gift from fate.
Encontrar dinero en el bolsillo fue un regalo del destino.
Thing given as a sign of gratitude or affection.
The gift of his support motivated me to keep going.
El regalo de su apoyo me motivó a seguir adelante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'regalare', which means to make a gift.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wedding gift
Gift given to the couple at the marriage.
regalo de boda
give a gift
To make a present to someone.
dar un regalo
Christmas gifts
Gifts exchanged during the Christmas holiday.
regalos de Navidad

Related Words

gift
Thing given to someone as a gift.
obsequio
donation
Act of giving something to someone, usually without expecting anything in return.
donación
surprise
Unexpected event that can be positive.
sorpresa

Slang Meanings

An unexpected gift or surprise that brings joy.
That visit was a gift.
Esa visita fue un regalo.
Something received without effort.
This job is a gift.
Este trabajo es un regalo.