dar una propina

to give a tip

to tip

dar una propina(dahr oo-nah proh-pee-nah)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to give a gratuity to)

a. to give a tip

¿Le doy una propina al taxista? - No, en este país no lo hacemos.

Should I give a tip to the taxi driver? - No, we don't do that in this country.

b. to tip

Amanda quedó muy satisfecha con el servicio de la mesera y decidió que le daría una propina.

Amanda was very satisfied with the waitress's service and decided she would tip her.

intransitive verb phrase

2. (to give a gratuity)

a. to tip

En los bares y restaurantes españoles, lo normal es dar una propina.

It's normal to tip in Spanish bars and restaurants.

b. to give a tip

Si das una propina, procura que sea generosa.

If you give a tip, make sure it's generous.