Regalos (en. Gifts)

/reˈɣalos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A gift given to someone with no expectation of anything in return.
I gave my mother a gift for her birthday.
Le hice un regalo a mi madre por su cumpleaños.
Something received without having requested it.
Discounts in the store are considered gifts for customers.
Los descuentos en la tienda se consideran regalos para los clientes.
Offering or donating something to another person.
Friends always give gifts at parties.
Los amigos siempre hacen regalos en las fiestas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to gift a moment
Offering a special time to someone.
regalar un momento
a good gift, good price
The quality of a gift must justify its cost.
a buen regalo, buen precio
the detail is worth more than the gift
It is better to give a meaningful gift than an expensive one.
más vale el detalle que el regalo

Related Words

gift
An object given to a person as a sign of appreciation.
regalo
to gift
To give something as a gift.
obsequiar
surprise
An unexpected gift that brings joy.
sorpresa

Slang Meanings

Surprise gift
I gave my girlfriend a surprise gift and surprised her.
Le hice un regalo sorpresa a mi novia y la sorprendí.
Secret Santa gift
In the office, we do a Secret Santa gift exchange.
En la oficina hacemos intercambio de regalos de amigo secreto.