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Definitions of dádiva

noun
something acquired without compensation

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legado
(law) a gift of personal property by will

dote
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

dádiva espléndida
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously

apoyo, ayuda
money to support a worthy person or cause

galardón, premio
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

regalo
something presented as a gift

contribución, donativo
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

enriquecimiento
a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth

donación, ofrecimiento, otorgamiento
a gift that is bestowed or conferred

beneficencia, bienestar
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

filantropismo, filantropía
voluntary promotion of human welfare

beca
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

gratificación
an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

bote, premio gordo
any outstanding award

premio de metálico
any money given as a prize

regalo de cumpleaños
a present given in celebration of a person's birthday

regalo de navidad
a present given at Christmas time

regalo de boda
a present given to someone getting married

beneficio
a contribution of money or assistance

ofrenda
money contributed to a religious organization

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adquisición
something acquired

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