mi regalo
/mi ɾeɡalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "my gift" is translated as mi regalo.
A present that belongs to the speaker.
Which one should you use?
Use mi regalo for a single gift, whereas mis regalos is used for multiple gifts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is mis regalos, where both the possessive adjective and the noun must agree in number.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi ɾeɡalo/
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone has a 'gift' for music or art, avoid using regalo and use don instead. To use regalo in this context sounds as if the talent was a physical object delivered in a box.
- The word regalo is related to the English word 'gala' through a shared ancestor meaning 'to enjoy oneself'. This connects the idea of a physical present to the concept of a festive treat or a celebration.
- While regalo is a noun, the verb regalar can be used colloquially in certain regions to describe someone who is selling things for far too little money. It implies they are essentially giving the items away.
Examples in context
- ¡Mi regalo es el mejor!My gift is the best.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that mi regalo is the best.Tatoeba #1672886 by Shishir, translation #8793679 by deniko
- Me alegra que mi regalo te gustara.I'm happy that you liked my gift.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness that someone liked mi regalo.Tatoeba #4465933 by BatmanD, translation #8955309 by Nylez
- ¿Pensás que le va a gustar mi regalo?Do you think she will like my gift?This sentence is useful for asking if someone thinks a person will like mi regalo.Tatoeba #1920622 by hayastan, translation #1920449 by Spamster
- Este es mi regalo para ti.This is my gift for you.
- Quiero darte mi regalo de cumpleaños.I want to give you my birthday gift.
- Déjame entregarte mi obsequio.Let me give you my gift.
- Este libro es mi obsequio para ti.This book is my gift for you.
- ¡Espero que te guste mi regalito!I hope you like my little gift!
- ¡Aquí está mi regalito para ti!Here's my gift for you!
- ¡No puedo esperar para darte mi presente!I can't wait to give you my gift!
- Aquí tienes mi presente de agradecimiento.Here's my gift of appreciation for you.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a birthday party.
- Mateo¿Es ese mi regalo?Is that my gift?
- LucíaNo, ese es el regalo de Lucía.No, that is Lucía's gift.
- MateoEntonces, ¿dónde está mi regalo?Then, where is my gift?
- LucíaEstá sobre la mesa.It is on the table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, regalo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
