How to Say "complimentary item" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “complimentary item” is “obsequio” — B1 level.
Examples
Por favor, acepte este pequeño obsequio como muestra de nuestra gratitud.
Please accept this small gift as a token of our gratitude.
Con la compra de su perfume, recibirá un obsequio sorpresa.
With the purchase of your perfume, you will receive a surprise gift.
El embajador entregó un obsequio al presidente durante la ceremonia.
The ambassador handed a gift to the president during the ceremony.
Masculine Word Pattern
Since it ends in -o, it is almost always masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Level of Formality
While 'regalo' is the everyday word for gift, 'obsequio' sounds more elegant and professional.
Obsequio vs. Talento
Mistake: “Él tiene un obsequio para la música.”
Correction: Él tiene un 'don' o 'talento' para la música. In Spanish, 'obsequio' is a physical object you give, not a natural ability.
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