gratis
free
Algo que no cuesta dinero y se puede obtener sin pagar.
Definition & meaning
Gratis means free of charge or for free: something is provided without payment.
- La entrada es gratis. — Admission is free.
- Puedes descargarlo gratis. — You can download it for free.
Grammar & Word origin
Gratis is an invariable word: it does not change for gender or number. It can describe something free of charge or how something is provided.
It comes from Latin grātīs, meaning “without payment” or “as a favor.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: gratuito means “free of charge” but changes for gender and number. de balde is a more informal expression meaning “for free.”
- Antonym: de pago describes something that requires payment.
Common phrases & collocations
- entrar gratis — to enter for free.
- envío gratis — free shipping.
- trabajar gratis — to work without pay.
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Examples
La entrada al museo es gratis los domingos.adjective
The entrance to the museum is free on Sundays.
¿Podemos descargar este libro gratis desde internet?adverb
Can we download this book for free from the internet?
Ellos repartieron comida gratis.adverb
They distributed free food.
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