| in English | in Spanish | S |
|---|---|---|
| free (price) | gratis |
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Origin
Derived from Latin “grātis” (free)
6 months ago
Pronunciation
Normal speech: GRAH-tis
IPA: /ˈɡratis/
8 months ago
Nadie compra una vaca…
…teniendo la leche gratis.
a year ago
To help remember Gratis
I remember this one by thinking: you want to be greatful for free things.
9 months ago
gratis info.
Tips to remember the word “gratis”:
1. Associate “gratis” with “gratitude” – think about how grateful you feel when you get something for free.
2. Remember this rhyme: “When the price takes a hiatus, the item is given gratis.”
3. Link the word “gratis” with “gift,” since both imply you’re not paying.
Explanations:
“Gratis” comes from Latin, where it meant “for thanks” and, by extension, without payment or free of charge. In modern use, it means without cost or payment in both English and Spanish.
Other words that mean the same thing:
– Free
– For nothing
– Complimentary
– On the house (idiomatic, often used in restaurants or bars)
– Costless
Alternate meanings/Slang:
“Gratis” may be used colloquially or informally to emphasize that something is surprisingly without charge, but it generally does not have a significantly different slang interpretation.
Examples of sentences that use “gratis”:
1. La entrada al museo es gratis cada primer domingo del mes.
2. ¿Sabías que puedes descargar ese software completamente gratis?
3. Como promoción de apertura, la cafetería ofreció café gratis toda la mañana.
4. Los niños menores de cinco años viajan gratis en el autobús.
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Synonyms
gratuito (free), sin costo (costless), de regalo (complimentary)
6 months ago