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regalare

give as a gift

verb reh-gah-LAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from regalo, 'gift'

Usage Note

Regalare specifically means 'to give as a present', distinct from plain dare ('to give'). Colloquially te lo regalo ('I'll give it to you free') signals something cheap or worthless. It is fully regular.

Examples

"Le ho regalato dei fiori."

Natural Translation

I gave her some flowers.

Literal Translation

To-her I-have gifted some flowers.

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