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"Regalo" is a form of "regalo", a noun which is often translated as "present". "Obsequio" is a form of "obsequio", a noun which is often translated as "gift". Learn more about the difference between "regalo" and "obsequio" below.
el regalo(
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gah
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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.
el obsequio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. gift
El mejor obsequio que le puedes dar a un niño es una buena educación.The best gift you can give a child is a good education.
Los obsequios están debajo del árbol de Navidad.The gifts are under the Christmas tree.
b. present
Espero que te guste tu obsequio de cumpleaños, Marta.I hope you'll like your birthday present, Marta.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
En el precio de la visita también se incluye como obsequio una botella de cava.Included in the ticket price is a complimentary bottle of cava.
El postre es obsequio de la casa.The dessert is on the house.
