tarjeta de regalo
/taɾxeta de ɾeɡalo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gift card" is translated into Spanish as tarjeta de regalo.
A tarjeta de regalo refers to a card issued by retailers.
Meaning: a card issued by retailers (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tarjeta de regalo is composed of tarjeta (card), de (of) and regalo (gift), literally meaning "card of gift".
Which one should you use?
While tarjeta de regalo is the standard term, vale de regalo is a common alternative used to refer to a gift card or a gift voucher.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, tarjeta regalo is typically used instead of tarjeta de regalo in a casual context.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun tarjeta is pluralized to tarjetas, while de regalo remains unchanged, resulting in tarjetas de regalo.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾxeta de ɾeɡalo/
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Examples in context
- Le envié una tarjeta de regalo a mi sobrina para su cumpleaños.I sent a gift card to my niece for her birthday.
- ¿Sabes si esta tienda ofrece tarjetas de regalo?Do you know if this store offers gift cards?
- Como agradecimiento, recibió un vale de regalo para una cena en su restaurante favorito.As a token of appreciation, she received a gift voucher for a dinner at her favorite restaurant.
- Si no sabes qué regalar, siempre puedes optar por un vale de regalo.If you don't know what to give, you can always go for a gift card.
- Tengo una tarjeta de regalo para ti.I have a gift card for you.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar una tarjeta de regalo?Where can I buy a gift card?
- Esta tarjeta de regalo no funciona.This gift card does not work.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are shopping for a present.
- JavierNo sé qué comprar para ella, Sofía.I don't know what to buy for her, Sofía.
- SofíaPodrías darle una tarjeta de regalo.You could give her a gift card.
- JavierEs una idea excelente, gracias.That is an excellent idea, thank you.
- SofíaDe nada, Javier. Vamos a comprarlá.You're welcome, Javier. Let's go buy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, regalo, tarjeta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
