presentear

Senses

1. 1.

   to give a gift, to present

   to offer something as a present to someone

2. 2.

   to bestow, to honor with

   to grant or confer something valuable (often abstract)

Examples

• "Vou presentear minha mãe com um livro no Dia das Mães."

  I'm going to give my mom a book for Mother's Day.

• "Ele me presenteou com flores no meu aniversário."

  He gave me flowers on my birthday.

• "A vida nos presenteou com mais um dia lindo."

  Life has blessed us with another beautiful day.

Usage

Common verb used with the preposition "com" (presentear alguém com algo = to give someone something as a gift). More formal/elevated than simply "dar de presente." Often used in commercial contexts and special occasions.