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La entrada al museo es gratis los domingos.
A1Entrance to the museum is free on Sundays.
Si compras dos, te dan la tercera unidad totalmente gratis.
A2If you buy two, they give you the third unit completely free.
Con el servicio premium, el envío es gratis.
A1With the premium service, shipping is free.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Unchanging
'Gratis' never changes its form. It always stays 'gratis' regardless of whether the thing you got is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural. (It is 'invariable').
Adverb vs. Adjective
While it describes a noun (like 'free delivery'), 'gratis' functions as an adverb, describing the manner of the transaction, which is why it doesn't need to match the noun.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adding Plural Endings
Mistake: "Las bebidas son gratises."
Correction: Las bebidas son gratis. (Never add an -s, even if you are talking about many things.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Placement
'Gratis' almost always comes immediately after the verb or the noun it relates to, such as 'Lo conseguí gratis' (I got it free) or 'El café es gratis' (The coffee is free).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: gratis
Question 1 of 1
Which of the following Spanish phrases is grammatically correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'gratis' and 'gratuito'?
They both mean 'free of charge.' 'Gratis' is unchanging and is often used after the noun or the verb ('La entrada es gratis'). 'Gratuito' is a standard adjective that must change to match the noun (e.g., 'La entrada gratuita' or 'Los servicios gratuitos').