Spanish word

gratis

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɾatis/

Meaning

  • adverbfor free

Example

Te lo doy gratis.

I'll give it to you for free.

Illustration for gratis (for free)

More examples

¿Quieres probarlo gratis antes de comprar?

Do you want to try it for free before making a purchase?

Core concept

An item handed over while money stays in someone's pocket.

Common phrases

  • probar gratis

    try for free

  • enviar gratis

    send at no charge

  • regalar gratis

    give away for free

Similar words

sin cargo: Access or receive a service or product without any fee.
gratuitamente: Provide or receive something at no charge in formal, official, or written contexts.
de balde: Receive or give something without payment in familiar, spoken language.
por la cara: Take something free by behaving boldly or unfairly, often implying cheating.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que no es necesario pagar dinero por algo; se aplica a bienes, servicios o acciones sin cobro.

Word origin

Derived from Latin grātīs (related to gratia and gratus), originally denoting favor or goodwill and now extended to indicate something without charge.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech gratis is common and informal while gratuito is a more formal alternative in writing.

Other meanings

  • freeadjective
  • free of chargeadverb

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