regálame
/reɡalame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gift me" is translated into Spanish as regálame.
regálame is used when making a request or giving a command to someone to give something to the speaker as a gift.
Which one should you use?
While regálame is a command or request, regalarme (infinitive) would be used in different grammatical structures, such as quiero regalarme algo (I want to gift myself something).
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡalame/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, regálame is used to ask for things that are not actually gifts, such as ordering a coffee or asking for a napkin at a restaurant.
- In some contexts, regalar is used to describe something that is extremely easy to achieve. For example, a very easy exam might be described as regalado, meaning it was essentially given away for free.
- Be careful with the word regalo, as in some contexts, it can imply a bribe. While regalar is generally innocent, the concept of giving things to officials or people in power carries a heavy legal and social weight in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría obsequiarme un regalo, por favor?Could you please give me a gift?
- ¿Sería posible que me hiciera un regalo?Would it be possible for you to give me a gift?
- Le agradecería mucho si pudiera regalarme algoI would greatly appreciate it if you could give me something as a gift
- Regálame algo, por favorGift me something, please
- Me encantaría que me dieras un regaloI would love it if you gave me a gift
- Hazme un regalo, por favorGive me a gift, please
- ¿Podría regalarme algo, por favor?Could you give me something, please?
- Regálame un chocolate, por favor.Gift me a chocolate, please.
- Regálame un libro para mi cumpleaños.Gift me a book for my birthday.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at souvenirs in a shop.
- JavierMira ese llavero, ¡está muy bonito!Look at that keychain, it's very pretty!
- LucíaSí, es muy lindo.Yes, it is very cute.
- JavierRegálame ese llavero por mi cumpleaños.Gift me that keychain for my birthday.
- LucíaEstá bien, Javier, yo te lo compro.All right, Javier, I will buy it for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
