Magparegalo (en. To give as a gift)

/mɐɡ.pɐ.re.ɡɐ.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of giving a gift.
I want to give a beautiful book as a gift to my friend.
Nais kong magparegalo ng magandang libro sa aking kaibigan.
Expression of care by giving a gift.
I am happy to give gifts to the people around me every Christmas.
Masaya akong magparegalo sa mga tao sa aking paligid tuwing Pasko.

Etymology

From 'p regalo' meaning 'to gift' from the Spanish word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a gift on a birthday
The act of giving a gift on someone's birthday.
magparegalo sa kaarawan

Related Words

gift
An item given as a symbol of friendship or love.
regalo

Slang Meanings

To give a gift to someone, either for a special occasion or just because.
Okay, let's give a gift to your mom because it's her birthday tomorrow.
Sige, magparegalo tayo sa nanay mo kasi birthday niya bukas.
To share something like a gift, not necessarily a real gift.
I'm at the party, I'm going to share some snacks with my friends.
Dito ako sa party, magparegalo ako ng snacks sa mga kaibigan ko.
To give a gift without expecting anything in return.
Even without an occasion, during her down moments, I just want to give her a gift of anything.
Kahit walang okasyon, sa mga down moments niya, gusto ko lang siyang magparegalo kahit anong bagay.