aguinaldo
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- noun
- /ˌɑːɡɪˈnɑːl.doʊ/
- Philippine
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aguinaldo
- In many Latin American countries, workers receive an aguinaldo as a special payment in December.
- receive their aguinaldo
Examples
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The company announced that the aguinaldo would be higher this year due to strong profits.
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She received her aguinaldo just in time for Christmas.
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Receiving the aguinaldo helps families prepare for holiday expenses.
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Many workers look forward to their aguinaldos each year.
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Each employee looks forward to their aguinaldo each December, as it helps with holiday expenses.
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The company promised to give a generous aguinaldo this year to show appreciation for everyone's hard work.
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Many families rely on the aguinaldo they receive during the festive season to buy gifts and celebrate.
Synonyms
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Something given to someone without payment, often for a special occasion
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A gift given to someone at Christmas
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Something you give someone on or near Christmas to show you care
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Extra money you give to someone for good service
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A thing given to someone for service or achievement
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A gift you give at Christmas to people who do a job for you, like a milkman or postman
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Etymology
Aguinaldo comes from a Spanish holiday tradition of giving a special 'gift' at the end of the year, and in many countries this idea became a paid Christmas bonus for workers. That's why today an aguinaldo is the extra money people get to help with holiday costs.