Spanish word

regalo

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈɣalo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungift

Example

Este regalo es para ti.

This is a gift for you.

Illustration for regalo (gift)

More examples

Voy a dar un regalo a mi madre.

I'm going to give a gift to my mother.

Core concept

A wrapped box tied with a ribbon.

Common phrases

  • dar un regalo

    give a gift

  • recibir un regalo

    receive a gift

  • regalo de cumpleaños

    birthday gift

Similar words

presente: A present given on social or ceremonial occasions to honor or celebrate someone.
detalle: A modest, considerate token that is given to show appreciation or thoughtfulness.
sorpresa: A gift given without warning to surprise and delight the recipient.
recuerdo: An object kept as a souvenir of a trip or event to remind one of that moment.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto o presente ofrecido a otra persona como muestra de cortesía, afecto o agradecimiento, sin pago a cambio.

Word origin

From Spanish regalar 'to give', ultimately from Medieval Latin regalare 'to give as a gift'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish regalo usually refers to a physical present, and the phrase de regalo often means 'included free' as a bonus.

Other meanings

  • freebienoun
  • giveawaynoun

Related words

  • regalargive as a giftverb
  • regaladogiven as a giftadjective

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