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"Free (no cost)" in Spanish: gratis
gratis
Free with no cost in Spanish is gratis. Say Es gratis. La entrada es gratis hoy. Libre means free as in available—not this page.
How to pronounce gratis: audio and sound guideMuseum day
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How to pronounce gratis
Say it
GRAH-tees
/ˈɡɾa.tis/
GRAH-tees. Stress GRAH. Clear s at the end.
"Free (no cost)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gratis | free (no cost) Signs, menus, apps. | Signs, menus, apps. |
| es gratis | it’s free Quick confirmation. | Quick confirmation. |
| entrada gratis | free entry Events and museums. | Events and museums. |
| prueba gratis | free trial Apps and services. | Apps and services. |
How to use gratis in real life
- 1Museum day
La entrada es gratis los domingos.
Entry is free on Sundays.
Gratis after es.
- 2App offer
Hay una prueba gratis por siete días.
There’s a free trial for seven days.
Prueba gratis = free trial.
- 3Market sample
¿Esta muestra es gratis?
Is this sample free?
Ask with ¿… es gratis?
Mistakes English speakers make with gratis
Incorrect: La entrada es libre.
Correct: La entrada es gratis.
Gratis = no cost; libre = available or free to go.
Incorrect: Es free.
Correct: Es gratis.
Use gratis for no-cost free.
Good to know
Good to knowGratis is common on Latin American signs and apps. Libre is a different word for available seats or free time. Keep gratis for price-zero offers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking museum tickets
ChatPal
¿Hoy la entrada es gratis?
Is entry free today?
You
Sí, gratis para estudiantes.
Yes, free for students.
ChatPal
Llevo mi carnet. ¡Gratis suena bien!
I’ll bring my ID. Free sounds good!
You
Perfecto. Entremos ya.
Perfect. Let’s go in now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Free (no cost)" in Spanish
Does gratis change for gender?
No. Gratis stays the same for masculine and feminine.
Gratis vs libre?
Gratis = no cost. Libre = available or free to leave.
It’s free?
Es gratis.
Free trial?
Prueba gratis.
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