dejar propina
/dexaɾ pɾopina/from spelling rules
To leave a tip in Spanish is dejar propina.
This phrase is used to describe giving a small amount of extra money to a service worker as a reward for their service. You may also use the phrase dar propina, which uses the verb for 'to give' instead of 'to leave', to mean the same thing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb dejar (to leave) and the noun propina (tip).
How does it change in a sentence?
While dejar propina is a common way to express the idea, you can also include the indefinite article to say dejar una propina.
How do you pronounce it?
/dexaɾ pɾopina/
When do people say it?
Tipping customs vary by location. In Mexico, it is customary to leave a tip of around 10 to 15 percent of the bill. In Spain, people typically round up the bill or leave a small amount of change instead of calculating a specific percentage.
Did you know?
- The verb dejar in the phrase dejar propina is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'laxative'. Both words share a root that relates to the idea of loosening or releasing something.
- In some contexts, the word propina can refer to an honorary fee that teachers used to receive in the past.
Examples in context
- ¿Tenemos que dejar propina en Francia?Do we have to leave a tip in France?This sentence is useful for asking about tipping customs in France using dejar propina.Tatoeba #9860427 by carlosalberto, translation #9860305 by carlosalberto
- Por favor, ¿puede dejarme una propina?Please, can you leave me a tip?
- Asegúrese de pagar una gratificación adecuadaMake sure to leave an appropriate gratuity
- No olvides darle una propina al meseroDon't forget to give a tip to the waiter
- Si el servicio fue excelente, no dudes en soltar una propinaIf the service was excellent, don't hesitate to let loose a tip
- Por favor, incluya una propina del 15 por cientoPlease, include a 15 percent tip
- Es bueno dejar propina en este restaurante.It is good to leave a tip in this restaurant.
- No olvides dejar propina al camarero.Don't forget to leave a tip for the waiter.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are finishing a meal at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Vas a dejar propina?Are you going to leave a tip?
- LucíaSí, el servicio fue excelente.Yes, the service was excellent.
- DanielYo también quiero dejar propina.I want to leave a tip too.
- LucíaPerfecto, pagamos la cuenta ahora.Perfect, let's pay the bill now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dejar, propina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
