How to Say ‘A small gift’ in Spain Spanish
Un pequeño detalle
oon peh-KEH-nyoh deh-TAH-yeh
[oon peh-KEH-nyoh deh-TAH-yeh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, [un detalle] often means a small thoughtful gift, not an expensive present. Calling it that helps it sound modest and polite.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a
Masculine singular indefinite article, like 'a' or 'one'.
Es un regalo sencillo.
It is a simple gift.
pequeño
[peh-KEH-nyoh]
small
Means little or small; often used to make a gift sound modest.
Es un pequeño gesto de cariño.
It is a small gesture of affection.
detalle
[deh-TAH-yeh]
gesture
Literally 'detail'; in this context it means a small thoughtful gift or gesture.
Solo es un detalle para vosotros.
It is just a little gesture for you all.
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