Regalo (en. Gift)

reh-gah-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing given to a person as a mark of respect or a welcome.
She was given a gift by her friend on her birthday.
Binigyan siya ng regalo ng kanyang kaibigan sa kaarawan niya.
An item of value not requiring return.
Sometimes, the best gift is one that expects nothing in return.
Minsan, ang pinakamagandang regalo ay ang walang hinihintay na kapalit.
A symbol of love, care, and friendship.
The gift always carries a heartfelt message.
Ang regalo ay palaging may kasamang taos-pusong mensahe.

Etymology

Second language: Spanish (regalo)

Common Phrases and Expressions

gift of life
A gift that comes from God, usually referring to life or opportunity.
regalo ng buhay
gift of love
An item given from the heart as a symbol of love.
regalo ng pag-ibig

Related Words

giving
The action of giving a gift or the process of receiving a gift.
pagsasalin
value
The significance or meaning of a gift to a person.
pahalagahan

Slang Meanings

gift
The kids were so happy when their gift from their godfather arrived.
Iba ang saya ng mga bata nang dumating ang regalo nila mula kay Ninong.
souvenir gift
I bought a souvenir gift for you from my vacation.
Bumili ako ng pasalubong para sa iyo galing sa vacation ko.
offering or gift
This is my offering to you, hope you like it!
Ito ang handog ko saiyo, sana magustuhan mo!
kind of informal slang for a treat
He treated me to a meal, that’s kind of like a gift for me too.
Nilibre niya ako ng pagkain, parang regalo na rin yun sa akin.