gift

S2 W1

BrE /ɡɪft/ AmE /ɡɪft/

noun en → es

1 PRESENT [singular] A2

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

  • She gave him a gift.

    Ella le dio un regalo.

2 TANGIBLE BENEFIT [singular] B1

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

  • The company gave all employees a gift.

    La empresa dio un beneficio a todos los empleados.

3 ABSTRACT BENEFIT [singular] B2

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

  • She received the gift of a new job opportunity.

    Ella recibió la oportunidad de un nuevo trabajo.

4 DESTINY [singular] C1

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
  • It was a gift that she won the lottery.

    Fue una suerte que ganara la lotería.