un regalo de
/un ɾeɡalo de/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "a present from" is translated as un regalo de.
This phrase is used to indicate a gift given to someone by a specific person. You might also use un detalle de… when referring specifically to a small or thoughtful gift.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of un (a), regalo (gift) and de (of/from).
Which one should you use?
un obsequio de… serves as a more formal alternative for "a gift from."
How do you pronounce it?
/un ɾeɡalo de/
Did you know?
- In several Latin American cultures, giving un regalo of a sharp object like a knife or scissors is sometimes avoided because it is believed to 'cut' the friendship.
- When receiving un regalo, it is a common custom in many Spanish-speaking countries to open the present immediately in front of the giver rather than waiting.
- The formal term obsequio comes from the Latin word obsequium, which originally meant 'compliance' or 'obedience' rather than a physical gift.
Examples in context
- Ella recibió un regalo de su novio.She got a present from her boyfriend.This sentence shows how to use un regalo de to describe receiving a gift from a boyfriend.Tatoeba #1801673 by Shishir, translation #316206 by CK
- Me alegré mucho de recibir un regalo de ella.I was very glad to get a present from her.This sentence uses un regalo de to express being glad to receive a gift from her.Tatoeba #1271570 by Silvestre, translation #261021 by CK
- Acepté un regalo de su hermana.I accepted a present from his sister.This sentence uses un regalo de to describe accepting a present from a sister.Tatoeba #574351 by darinmex, translation #260746 by CK
- Este es un regalo de parte de mi jefe.This is a present from my boss.
- Un obsequio de nuestro equipo.A present from our team.
- Un detalle de agradecimiento por su ayuda.A small gift as a token of appreciation for your help.
- ¡Mira! ¡Un regalo de parte de mi hermana!Look! A present from my sister!
- Tengo un regalo de mi mejor amigo.I have a present from my best friend.
- Un regalo de parte de mi padreA present from my father
- Un regalo de parte de mi madreA present from my mother
- Un regalo sorpresa de mi mejor amigaA surprise present from my best friend
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking in a living room.
- Alejandro¿Qué es eso?What is that?
- MaríaEs un regalo de mi hermano.It is a gift from my brother.
- Alejandro¡Es muy bonito!It is very beautiful!
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
