dar una propina
give a tip
The Spanish phrase 'dar una propina' directly translates into English as 'give a tip'. In the context of services (like dining or hospitality), this refers to the act of providing some extra money beyond the stated cost as a way of appreciation to the service provider. The amount of money given as a tip often depends on the quality of service or can be a particular percentage of the total cost of service. This concept exists in many cultures and can often be seen as a common courtesy or required etiquette.
Example sentences using: dar una propina
Después de la cena, normalmente suelo dar una propina al camarero.
After dinner, I usually leave a tip for the waiter.
This sentence is about a common practice in several cultures including Spain where the speaker typically leaves a 'tip' for the waiter after having dinner.
Pedro se olvidó de dar una propina al repartidor de pizza.
Pedro forgot to tip the pizza delivery guy.
This phrase refers to a situation where a person, Pedro, forgets to give a 'tip' to the pizza delivery person. It's customary in some cultures to give small gratuities to service workers like delivery drivers.
Es cortés dar una propina al guía turístico si estás satisfecho con el recorrido.
It's polite to tip the tour guide if you're satisfied with the tour.
This context sets a situation where if someone is happy with a tour, it's considered polite to leave a 'tip' for the tour guide as sign of appreciation.