Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Regalo: gift, present
regalo
Pronunciation: rreh-GAH-loh (stress the capital letters)
Regalo means “gift, present” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: gift, present
- How to say it: rreh-GAH-loh
- Gender: el regalo
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “regalo” means and how to use it
Regalo means “gift” or “present.” The verb regalar means “to give as a gift.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: el regalo (masculine)
- Plural: los regalos
Examples with audio
- Compré un regalo para mi mamá.I bought a gift for my mom.
- Gracias por el regalo.Thank you for the gift.
- Le regalo flores a mi esposa.I give my wife flowers as a gift.
Usage tip
Do not confuse regalar (to give as a gift) with regular (to regulate or average). “De regalo” means “as a free gift.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “gift, present” in Spanish?
“gift, present” in Spanish is “regalo.” It is pronounced rreh-GAH-loh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “regalo”?
Say rreh-GAH-loh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “regalo” masculine or feminine?
Regalo is masculine: “el regalo.” The plural is “regalos.”
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