gift
BrE /ɡɪft/ AmE /ɡɪft/
noun en → es
a thing that is given to someone as a present, especially on their birthday or at Christmas
regalo, obsequio
- give somebody a gift
Collocations birthday gift · Christmas gift
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She gave him a gift.
Ella le dio un regalo.
something that is given to someone as a benefit, especially by an organization or company
beneficio, gratificación
- receive a gift from somebody
Collocations gift certificate · employee gift
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The company gave all employees a gift.
La empresa dio un beneficio a todos los empleados.
a benefit or advantage that is not physical, such as an opportunity or privilege
ventaja, oportunidad
- receive a gift of something
Collocations gift of time · gift of language
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She received the gift of a new job opportunity.
Ella recibió la oportunidad de un nuevo trabajo.
a situation that is considered to be determined by fate or destiny, often used in the phrase 'it was a gift'
destino, suerte
- be a gift
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It was a gift that she won the lottery.
Fue una suerte que ganara la lotería.