giveaway

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/ AmE /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/

noun en → es

1 GIVE/REWARD B1

an event or occasion at which free gifts are given to people, especially as a way of advertising something

sorteo, regalo gratuito

  • a giveaway for sth

Collocations giveaway competition · free giveaways

  • The company is holding a big giveaway to promote its new product.

    La empresa está realizando un gran sorteo para promocionar su nuevo producto.

2 REVEAL B1

something that shows or reveals a secret, especially one about the true nature of someone or something

indicio, revelación

  • a giveaway sth

Collocations giveaway sign · tell-tale giveaway

  • The way he acts is a big giveaway that he's lying.

    La forma en que actúa es una gran pista de que está mintiendo.

3 GIVE/TRANSFER B2

the action of giving something to someone, especially when it is not expected or asked for

donación, entrega

  • giveaway of sth

Collocations voluntary giveaway · forced giveaway

  • The charity organized a massive giveaway of clothes and food.

    La caridad organizó una gran entrega de ropa y alimentos.

4 GIVE/REMOVE B2

the action of giving something away, especially when it is not expected or asked for

entrega, donación

  • giveaway of sth

Collocations unintended giveaway · forced giveaway

  • The company had a major giveaway of its assets.

    La empresa tuvo una gran entrega de sus activos.