La propina is extra money given to someone for a service.
The idea
The noun is feminine: la propina, una propina; the plural is las propinas.
Examples
- Dejamos una propina en la mesa.We left a tip on the table.
- La propina no está incluida en la cuenta.The tip is not included in the bill.
- ¿Puedo añadir una propina al pagar con tarjeta?Can I add a tip when paying by card?
- El guía recibió una propina después de la visita.The guide received a tip after the tour.
- Las propinas se reparten entre todo el personal.Tips are shared among all the staff.
- Marta guardó unas monedas para la propina.Marta saved some coins for the tip.
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Watch out
Do not confuse la propina with la cuenta: the tip is extra money, while the bill states what is owed.
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Choose the article: ___ propina fue generosa. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun.
Choose the plural: Hoy recibimos dos ___. (propinas / propina)
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propinas
Propinas follows the number two in the plural.
Choose the word for a tip: Dejé una ___ para agradecer el servicio. (propina / cuenta)
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propina
Propina names the extra money given in thanks for service.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ propina fue generosa. (La / El)
Choose the plural: Hoy recibimos dos ___. (propinas / propina)
Choose the word for a tip: Dejé una ___ para agradecer el servicio. (propina / cuenta)
Tap the words in the right order.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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