Spanish Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Spanish word
gratuito
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾaˈtwito/
Meaning
- adjectivefree
Example
La entrada es gratuita.
Admission is free.
More examples
Ofrecen una prueba gratuita.
They offer a free trial.
Core concept
Provided or obtained without monetary cost.
Common phrases
entrada gratuita
free admission
servicio gratuito
free service
prueba gratuita
free trial
Similar words
gratis: Free of charge in informal, everyday speech.
barato: Relatively inexpensive with a low purchase price.
Definition in Spanish
Que se ofrece o se obtiene sin costo económico.
Word origin
From Latin gratuitus (from gratus 'pleasing' and gratia 'favor'), originally meaning 'given as a favor' and later used for things supplied without charge.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech gratis is common while gratuito or de forma gratuita fits formal notices, and English gratuitous is a false friend meaning 'unwarranted' rather than 'free of charge'.