What does regalar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word regalar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use regalar in Spanish.

The word regalar in Spanish means give, treat yourself to, give, award, sweet talk, sweet-talk. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word regalar

give

verbo transitivo (obsequiar, dar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le regaló su abrigo a un niño vestido de harapos.
She gave her overcoat to a child dressed in rags.

treat yourself to

verbo pronominal (darse un gusto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Me regalé con la inscripción al gimnasio más caro de la ciudad.
I treated myself to a membership at the city's most expensive gym.

give, award

verbo transitivo (dar lo no merecido)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Al anular dos goles del equipo visitante, el árbitro le regaló el partido al equipo local.
By nullifying two goals by the visiting team, the referee awarded the game to the local team.

sweet talk, sweet-talk

locución verbal (coloquial (lisonjear, adular)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Prefieres que te digan la verdad cruda o que te regalen los oídos?
Do you want me to tell you the harsh truth or to sweet talk you?

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