gratuity

• Cantidad de dinero que se da voluntariamente a alguien por un servicio recibido, generalmente además del precio fijado.

A noun referring to a sum of money given voluntarily to someone for a service provided, typically in addition to the stated price.

1. Tip or rewardB2formal

   A sum of money given voluntarily to someone for a service provided, typically in a restaurant or hotel.

   Propina

   • The waiter received a generous gratuity for excellent service.
   • A 15% gratuity is automatically added for large parties.
   • He left a small gratuity for the bellhop.

   Sinónimosbaksheeshpourboiretip

2. Retirement bonusC1formalbritish

   A sum of money given to an employee upon retirement, especially in military or government service.

   Gratificación por jubilación

   • After 30 years of service, he received a substantial gratuity.
   • The company offers a gratuity scheme for long-serving employees.
   • She used her gratuity to buy a small cottage in the countryside.

   Sinónimosgolden handshake