Definitions
- Describing something that is given or provided without charge or cost. - Referring to a service or product that is offered for free, without any obligation to pay. - Talking about an event or activity that is open to the public and does not require payment.
- Describing something that is not subject to payment or cost. - Referring to a service or product that is available without charge or obligation. - Talking about an event or activity that is open to the public and does not require payment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both gratuito and free refer to something that is not subject to payment or cost.
- 2Both can describe a service, product, event, or activity that is available without charge.
- 3Both can be used to indicate that something is open to the public and does not require payment.
- 4Both have a positive connotation of being accessible and available to everyone.
- 5Both are commonly used in marketing and advertising to attract customers.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Gratuito is more commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, while free is more common in English-speaking countries.
- 2Connotation: Gratuito has a slightly more formal or academic connotation, while free is more casual and colloquial.
- 3Context: Gratuito is often used in legal or official contexts, while free is used more broadly in everyday language.
Remember this!
Gratuito and free both refer to something that is available without charge or cost. However, gratuito is more commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and has a slightly more formal connotation, while free is more casual and widely used in English-speaking countries. Both words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
