English–Spanish
“tip” in Spanish
How to say “tip” in Spanish
“Tip” in Spanish is propina.
Small monetary token of thanks for a service.
Example sentences with propina
El camarero no aceptó propina por la política del local.
The waiter did not accept a tip because of the establishment's policy.
Tips for using propina
- Voy a dejar propina often describes placing that small amount on the table at payment, while dar propina implies handing it directly to the server.
Other Spanish words for “tip”
Ten cuidado con el pico del lápiz.
Be careful of the tip of the pencil.
La punta del lápiz está rota.
The tip of the pencil is broken.
Te doy un truco para cortar la cebolla.
I'll give you a tip for cutting an onion.
Por favor, inclina la cabeza hacia la izquierda.
Please tip your head to the left.



