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propina
tip
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
Extra money handed to someone on top of what is owed
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mnemonic
prop
something that supports
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-ina
noun suffix
Propina means tip and sounds like the little bit of extra money you hand over to prop0 up someone's pay.
propina
tip, gratuity (for service)
Money you leave for someone who served you, added on top of the bill to prop up what they earn.
Le dejamos una buena propina al camareroWe left the waiter a good tip
El precio ya incluye la propinaThe price already includes the gratuity
allowance, pocket money (given to a child)
A small amount of money parents hand a child to spend freely. It isn't payment for anything, just a bit extra to prop them up.
Mis padres me daban una propina cada sábadoMy parents gave me an allowance every Saturday
Se gastó toda la propina en dulcesHe spent all his pocket money on candy