regalare
give as a gift
verb reh-gah-LAH-reh Less Common
Origin: from regalo, 'gift'
Usage Note
Regalare specifically means 'to give as a present', distinct from plain dare ('to give'). Colloquially te lo regalo ('I'll give it to you free') signals something cheap or worthless. It is fully regular.
Examples
"Le ho regalato dei fiori."
Natural Translation
I gave her some flowers.
Literal Translation
To-her I-have gifted some flowers.
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