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"Gift" in Italian: regalo
il regalo
Gift in Italian is il regalo (reh-GAH-loh), masculine. Un regalo for one. Ti ho portato un regalo means I brought you a gift.
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How to pronounce regalo
Say it
reh-GAH-loh
/reˈɡa.lo/
Regalo stresses GAH: reh-GAH-loh. Soft g. Plural regali is reh-GAH-lee.
"Gift" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il regalo | the gift Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un regalo | a gift One present. | One present. |
| fare un regalo | to give a gift Giving. | Giving. |
| carta da regalo | wrapping paper Packaging. | Packaging. |
How to use regalo in real life
- 1Birthday party
Ho scelto un regalo semplice ma utile.
I chose a simple but useful gift.
Un regalo.
- 2Unwrapping
Apri il regalo prima della torta!
Open the gift before the cake!
Il regalo.
- 3Shop question
Posso avere una busta per il regalo?
Can I have a bag for the gift?
Shopping with regalo.
Mistakes English speakers make with regalo
Incorrect: La regalo è bella.
Correct: Il regalo è bello.
Regalo is masculine.
Incorrect: Ti porto un gift.
Correct: Ti porto un regalo.
Use regalo, not English gift.
Good to know
Italians often open a regalo with warm thanks more than a long speech. Small food gifts—wine, sweets—count fully. Shops ask se è un regalo? before adding a bag or ribbon without extra charge most of the time.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a hostess gift
ChatPal
Portiamo un regalo alla cena di stasera?
Shall we bring a gift to tonight's dinner?
You
Sì, un regalo piccolo: forse dei fiori.
Yes, a small gift: maybe flowers.
ChatPal
O una bottiglia: è un regalo classico.
Or a bottle: it's a classic gift.
You
Va bene, passo in enoteca dopo lavoro.
Fine, I'll stop at the wine shop after work.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gift" in Italian
How do you say gift?
Il regalo.
I brought you a gift?
Ti ho portato un regalo.
Plural?
I regali.
Wrapping paper?
Carta da regalo.
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