obsequió

Obsequio is a Spanish noun meaning a gift or present given to someone, typically without expectation of something in return. It can also refer to a gesture of courtesy or attention intended to show goodwill, respect, or appreciation. In everyday language, obsequios are common in personal thanks, weddings, conferences, and diplomatic or ceremonial contexts, and the term can be used for both tangible objects and symbolic acts.

The word obsequio has a formal tone and often implies consideration or politeness. In many contexts, regalo or presente are common synonyms, but obsequio can convey a more ceremonial or respectful nuance. The phrase "dar un obsequio" is standard, while "obsequiar" is the verb used to describe the act of giving a gift.

Obsequió is also the third-person singular preterite form of the verb obsequiar, meaning "he/she/it gifted" or "you (formal) gave a gift." For example: "La empresa obsequió a los invitados con recuerdos." The related forms include obsequio (noun) and obsequié, obsequiaste, obsequió, obsequiamos, obsequiaron in the corresponding past or other person forms.

Etymology traces obsequio to Latin obsequium, meaning compliance or deference, from which Spanish acquired senses related to courtesy and acts of service or gift-giving. The term remains widely understood in formal, ceremonial, and cultural contexts, and is common in both Spain and Latin America. See also obsequiar and regalo for related terms.