la dádiva
gift
Cosa que se entrega a otra persona de forma voluntaria, como muestra de ayuda o agradecimiento.
Word: dádiva
Meaning:
"Dádiva" is a Spanish noun that means "gift," "donation," or "gratuitous offering." It refers to something given freely, usually as an act of generosity, kindness, or charity. The term often implies a voluntary and gracious gift without expecting anything in return.
Parts:
The word comes from the Latin root dare, meaning "to give."
Synonyms:
- regalo (gift)
- obsequio (present)
- donación (donation)
- presente (gift)
- almuédano (poor relief, charity)
Antonyms:
- cobro (charge, fee)
- pago (payment)
- venta (sale)
Usage:
- Often used in formal or literary contexts to highlight generosity or the benevolent gesture of giving.
- It can serve in religious or charitable contexts, referring to offerings or contributions.
Example sentence:
"La familia recibió una dádiva de libros para la escuela."
("The family received a donation of books for the school.")
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Examples
Recibí una dádiva de mi amiga.noun
I received a gift from my friend.
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