How to Say ‘A small gift’ in Mexican Spanish
Un pequeño detalle
oon peh-KEHN-yoh deh-TAH-yeh
[oon peh-KEHN-yoh deh-TAH-yeh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, [un pequeño detalle] is a very natural, modest way to refer to a gift. It downplays the gesture a bit, which sounds polite when bringing something to someone's home.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a
“Un” is the masculine singular indefinite article, meaning “a” or “one.”
Traje un regalo sencillo para ustedes.
I brought a simple gift for you all.
pequeño
[peh-KEHN-yoh]
small / little
“Pequeño” means small or little. It often softens a gift by making it sound modest.
Es un pequeño gesto de cariño.
It’s a small gesture of affection.
detalle
[deh-TAH-yeh]
detail / small gift
“Detalle” literally means detail, but in Mexico it often means a thoughtful small gift or gesture.
Solo es un detalle para su casa.
It’s just a small gift for your home.
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