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"Artesanías" is a form of "artesanía", a noun which is often translated as "crafts". "Regalos" is a form of "regalo", a noun which is often translated as "present". Learn more about the difference between "artesanías" and "regalos" below.
la artesanía(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (products)
a. crafts
En la feria hubo muchos vendedores exhibiendo su artesanía.There were many vendors at the fair displaying their crafts.
b. handicrafts
Ha montado una tienda para vender su artesanía.She's set up a shop to sell her handicrafts.
2. (art)
a. craftsmanship
Este bufete es una gran muestra de la artesanía amish.This desk is a great example of Amish craftsmanship.
b. arts and crafts
Esta exposición destaca la diversidad de la artesanía centroamericana.This exhibit highlights the diversity of Central American arts and crafts.
c. craftwork
Si quieres ver artesanía de verdad, te enseño un par de cosas que hizo un amigo mío.If you want to see real craftwork, I'll show you a couple things my friend made.
el regalo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (offering)
2. (figurative) (good deal)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. bargain
La computadora que compré fue un verdadero regalo.The computer I bought was a real bargain.
b. steal (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Ese tablet solo cuesta $50? ¡Es un regalo!That tablet only costs $50? It's a steal!
3. (figurative) (pleasure)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
4. (culinary)
a. delicacy
La comida que sirvieron en la boda fue un regalo.The food they served at the wedding was a delicacy.
