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"Gift" in Spanish: regalo
el regalo
A gift is el regalo (reh-GAH-loh). It is masculine. Say traje un regalo when you bring one.
How to pronounce regalo: audio and sound guideAt a birthday
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How to pronounce regalo
Say it
reh-GAH-loh
/reˈɣa.lo/
Three syllables: reh-GAH-loh. Stress GAH. Soft g sound.
"Gift" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el regalo | gift / present A present for someone. | A present for someone. |
| hacer un regalo | to give a gift Giving something as a present. | Giving something as a present. |
| un regalo de cumpleaños | a birthday gift Birthday present. | Birthday present. |
| envolver el regalo | to wrap the gift Gift wrapping. | Gift wrapping. |
How to use regalo in real life
- 1At a birthday
Traje un regalo para Ana.
I brought a gift for Ana.
Un regalo is one present.
- 2Shopping
Busco un regalo de cumpleaños.
I'm looking for a birthday gift.
Regalo de cumpleaños names the occasion.
- 3Opening presents
¿Puedo abrir el regalo ahora?
Can I open the gift now?
El regalo is the package.
Mistakes English speakers make with regalo
Incorrect: La regalo es bonito.
Correct: El regalo es bonito.
Regalo is masculine. Say el regalo.
Incorrect: Compré un gift caro.
Correct: Compré un regalo caro.
Use regalo, not the English word gift.
Good to know
Good to knowRegalo is the everyday word for a gift. Presente exists too. Birthday talk usually uses regalo.
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Buying a birthday present
ChatPal
¿Qué regalo le llevamos a Luis?
What gift are we taking Luis?
You
Un libro. Es un regalo útil.
A book. It's a useful gift.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Yo compro el papel.
Perfect. I'll buy the wrapping paper.
You
Genial. Nos vemos a las seis.
Great. See you at six.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gift" in Spanish
Is regalo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el regalo, un regalo pequeño.
How do you pronounce regalo?
reh-GAH-loh. Stress GAH.
How do I say birthday gift?
Un regalo de cumpleaños.
Is presente the same?
Similar, but regalo is more common for presents.
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