Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
regalar
Pronunciation
IPA/reɣaˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbgive as a gift
Example
¿Te puedo regalar esto?
Can I give this to you?
More examples
Me gusta regalar recuerdos a mis amigos cuando viajo.
I like to give souvenirs to my friends when I travel.
Core concept
A present placed into another person's hands as a thank-you or celebration.
Common phrases
regalar algo a alguien
give someone something
regalar flores
give flowers
regalar entradas
give tickets
Similar words
dar: Giving or handing an item to someone as a straightforward transfer.
ofrecer: Offering to provide something or a service, showing willingness to give.
entregar: Handing an item over to its recipient, completing the physical transfer.
donar: Giving goods or money to charity or public causes without expecting anything in return.
Definition in Spanish
Regalar significa dar a otra persona un objeto, una experiencia o un detalle como presente para agradar, celebrar o agradecer, sin esperar nada a cambio.
Word origin
From Medieval French regaler via Latin regalis 'royal', where the idea of feasting and delight led to the modern verb meaning 'to give a pleasing present'.
Usage tips
- Regalar commonly uses an indirect object pronoun: 'Le regalé un libro' means 'I gave him/her a book', so the recipient is marked with a pronoun.