regalo
/reˈɡalo/
regalo is the Spanish word for gift.
regalo is used to refer to a gift or present.
Which one should you use?
While regalo is the most common word for a physical gift, obsequio is a more formal synonym often used in professional or high-society contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of regalo is regalos.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈɡalo/
Did you know?
- The word regalo shares an ancestor with the English word 'gala', which refers to a festive celebration or a grand event.
- When talking about a 'gift' in the sense of a natural talent, Spanish speakers often use the word don instead of regalo.
- While regalo is a noun, the expression regalado is often used as an adjective to describe something that was far too easy to achieve, like a 'gift' of a victory.
Examples in context
- Le agradezco mucho por el obsequio que me ha dado.I really appreciate the gift you have given me.
- Le ofrecemos este presente como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento.We offer you this gift as a token of our gratitude.
- ¡Qué lindo regalito me has hecho!What a lovely little gift you've given me!
- Te traje un detalle para agradecerte por tu ayuda.I brought you a little something to thank you for your help.
- Es un regalo para ti.It is a gift for you.
- Este es un regalo para ti.This is a gift for you.
- ¿Te gusta mi regalo?Do you like my gift?
- Compré un regalo para mi madre.I bought a gift for my mother.
Example conversation
María gives Javier a small box during a birthday celebration.
- MaríaJavier, tengo un regalo para ti.Javier, I have a gift for you.
- Javier¿De verdad? ¡Muchas gracias, María!Really? Thank you so much, María!
- MaríaEspero que te guste el regalo.I hope you like the gift.
- JavierMe encanta, es un detalle muy bonito.I love it, it is a very nice gesture.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry regalo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries regalo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
