obsequia

Obsequia is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb obsequiar. The verb means to give something as a gift or to present something as a gesture of courtesy or honor. It is commonly used in formal, ceremonial, or commercial contexts, where a person or institution bestows a tangible item or a performative token to someone else.

Etymology and sense: Obsequiar derives from obsequio, which denotes a gift or act of courtesy. The noun obsequio comes from Latin obsequium, and the verb shares that sense of courtesy, obligation, and generosity. The use of obsequiar emphasizes the action of presenting a gift or gesture rather than simply giving.

Conjugation and usage: As a regular -ar verb, obsequiar follows standard patterns. Present indicative forms include: yo obsequio, tú obsequias, él obsequia, nosotros obsequiamos, vosotros obsequiáis, ellos obsequian. Common past forms include the simple past: obsequé, obsequiaste, obsequió, obsequiamos, obsequiasteis, obsequiaron. The present subjunctive forms are: yo obsequie, tú obsequies, él obsequie, nosotros obsequiemos, vosotros obsequíes, ellos obsequien. In practice, it is often used with a direct object that names the gift or gesture, e.g., “La empresa obsequia regalos a sus clientes” or “El alcalde obsequia diplomas a los estudiantes.”

Notes: Obsequiar conveys a sense of formality and consideration compared with synonyms like regalar. It can also appear in phrases such as “obsequiar una sonrisa” or “obsequiar elogios,” where the gift is rhetorical or symbolic as well as tangible.