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gratuito

gra-twee-toh/ɡɾaˈtwito/

“gratuito” means “free” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

free

Also: free of charge
A colorful gift box with a bright ribbon sitting on a table.

📝 In Action

El museo es gratuito los domingos.

A2

The museum is free on Sundays.

Ofrecen un curso gratuito de español.

B1

They offer a free Spanish course.

La educación pública debe ser gratuita.

B2

Public education should be free of charge.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acceso gratuito – free access
  • servicio gratuito – free service
  • descarga gratuita – free download

gratuitous

Also: baseless
AdjectivemC1formal
A person looking confused while pointing at a single small puddle in the middle of a dry desert.

📝 In Action

Fue un ataque gratuito contra su reputación.

C1

It was a gratuitous attack on her reputation.

Ese comentario me pareció un poco gratuito.

C1

That comment seemed a bit uncalled for to me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • injustificado (unjustified)
  • infundado (baseless)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • insulto gratuito – gratuitous insult
  • violencia gratuita – gratuitous violence

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gratuito" in Spanish:

baseless→gratuitous→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gratuito

Question 1 of 3

Which of these means 'the tickets are free'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
gratis(free) — Adverb
gratuidad(freeness/lack of cost) — Noun
gratuitamente(freely/for free) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
circuitofortuito
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'gratuitus,' which means 'given freely' or 'done without pay.' It shares a root with words like 'gratitud' (gratitude).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: gratuitousFrench: gratuit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'gratis' and 'gratuito'?

'Gratis' never changes its ending (books gratis, chairs gratis). 'Gratuito' must match the noun (libros gratuitos, sillas gratuitas). 'Gratuito' is also slightly more formal.

Does 'gratuito' mean I have freedom?

No. For 'freedom' or 'available/unoccupied,' use the word 'libre.' 'Gratuito' is strictly about money or being unjustified.

Is 'gratuito' used in Latin America?

Yes, it is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world in both formal and neutral contexts.