regaló
reh-gah-LOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi hermano me regaló un reloj.
A1My brother gave me a watch as a gift.
Ella regaló toda su ropa vieja.
A1She gave away all her old clothes.
Usted me regaló una gran oportunidad.
B1You (formal) gave me a great opportunity.
💡 Grammar Points
The Stress is on the End
In Spanish, adding an accent to the last letter 'ó' shows that the action happened in the past and was done by one person (not you or me).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Regalo vs. Regaló
Mistake: "Using 'regalo' when you mean 'he gave'."
Correction: Use 'regalo' (no accent) for 'a gift' or 'I give'. Use 'regaló' (with accent) for 'he/she/it gave' in the past.
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond physical objects
You can use this word for abstract things too, like 'regaló su tiempo' (he gave his time).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: regaló
Question 1 of 1
If you say 'Él me regaló un café,' what happened?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'regaló' mean 'you gave'?
Yes, but only if you are using 'usted' (the formal way to say 'you').
What is the difference between 'regaló' and 'dio'?
Both mean 'gave,' but 'regaló' specifically implies the item was a gift or given for free, whereas 'dio' is more general.