How to Say "Something Is Free" in Spanish

gratis

/ˈɡɾatis/

The phrase 'something is free' is translated into Spanish as gratis.

The word gratis is used when something is available to be had without paying money for it.

Which one should you use?

Use gratis for things that cost zero money, but use libre for things that are free in the sense of being liberated or unoccupied.

/ˈɡɾatis/

English speakers often mistakenly use libre to mean 'free of charge', but libre refers to freedom or availability.

The word gratis shares an etymological root with the English word 'grace', as both originate from the Latin concept of 'gratus' meaning 'pleasing' or 'welcome'.
Spanish speakers use the expression salir gratis not just for money, but to say someone 'got away with' a mistake without facing consequences.
In some Latin American regions, you might hear the term de ñapa to describe a small free gift or an extra portion added to a purchase.

El folleto es gratuito
The brochure is free
El acceso al evento es sin costo
Access to the event is free of charge
¡Llévalo, es gratis!
Take it, it's free!
La entrada al concierto es a costo cero
The concert entrance is at zero cost
La entrada al museo es gratuita los domingos.
Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.
Los boletos para el concierto son sin costo.
The concert tickets are free of charge.
¡Toma uno de estos folletos, son gratis!
Take one of these pamphlets, they're free!
El café es gratis.
The coffee is free.
El café es gratis hoy.
The coffee is free today.
Si compras el libro, la bolsa es gratis.
If you buy the book, the bag is free.
No te preocupes, la entrada es gratis.
Don't worry, the entry is free.

Mateo and Elena are walking past a local cafe.

Mateo

¿Quieres un dulce, Elena?
Do you want a sweet, Elena?
Elena

¿Es gratis?
Is it free?
Mateo

Sí, con la compra del café es gratis.
Yes, with the purchase of the coffee it is free.
Elena

¡Qué bueno! Vamos entonces.
That's great! Let's go then.

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