Regaló (en. Gift)

[reˈɣalo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Benefit or advantage received at no cost.
The trip was an unexpected gift.
El viaje fue un regalo inesperado.
Object that is given to someone as a sign of affection or as a celebration.
He gave her a gift on her birthday.
Le dio un regalo en su cumpleaños.
Thing that is received free of charge.
The surprise gift was greatly appreciated.
El regalo sorpresa fue muy apreciado.

Etymology

From Latin 'regalare', which means 'to give as a gift'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a gift
to offer something to someone without expecting anything in return.
dar un regalo
to receive a gift
to accept something that is given as a present.
recibir un regalo
to make a gift
to perform the action of gifting something to someone.
hacer un regalo
birthday gift
a gift given on a person's birthday.
regalo de cumpleaños

Related Words

to gift
To give something freely to someone.
regalar
given as a gift
Something that has been given as a gift.
regalado

Slang Meanings

An unexpected or surprise gift.
That trip was a wonderful surprise.
Ese viaje fue un regalazo.
Something that is received without having asked for it.
I received a little gift in the order package.
Me llegó un regalito en la caja del pedido.