How to Say ‘I've brought you both a little something.’ in Spain Spanish
Os he traído una cosilla.
ohs eh TRAH-ee-doh OO-nah koh-SEE-yah
[ohs eh TRAH-ee-doh OO-nah koh-SEE-yah]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Playing down your gift is the expected move in Spain, even if it cost a fair bit. Announcing it proudly would sound a bit odd.
Phrase Breakdown
Os he traído
ohs eh TRAH-ee-doh
I've brought you (all)
This is the present perfect, which is typical in Spain for recent actions. Say 'os-e-tra-Í-do' smoothly.
Os he traído un regalo.
I've brought you a present.
Words in this phrase
Os
[ohs]
you (plural)
Informal plural object pronoun in Spain, meaning you all.
Con la mesa lista, Os esperamos mañana a las nueve.
With the table ready, we’ll be expecting you tomorrow at nine.
he
[eh]
have
Auxiliary verb used in forming the present perfect.
He terminado mi tarea.
I have finished my homework.
traído
[TRAH-ee-doh]
Brought
Past tense of bring; carried or conveyed.
Él nos ha traído dulces típicos.
He has brought us typical sweets.
una cosilla.
OO-nah koh-SEE-yah
a little something
'-illa' is a diminutive that sounds modest and friendly. In Spain 'll' sounds like 'y'.
Tengo una cosilla para ti.
I have a little something for you.
Words in this phrase
una
[OO-nah]
a; one
An indefinite article used before a singular feminine noun.
Busco Una cultura que apoye el aprendizaje.
I’m looking for a culture that supports learning.
cosilla
[koh-SEE-yah]
little thing
Diminutive of 'cosa'; modestly describes a small gift.
Te he comprado una cosilla.
I've bought you a little something.
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