A2 — Elementaryverb
regalare
to give as a gift, to present
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
donareoffrireelargirefare un regalo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
togliererichiederetrattenerevendere
Usage note
'Regalare' = to give a gift. 'Donare' = to donate/give (can be more formal or altruistic). 'Offrire' = to offer something, not necessarily a wrapped gift. 'Fare un regalo' = to give a present.
Example
"Gli ho regalato un libro per il suo compleanno."
"I gave him a book as a gift for his birthday."
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