Meaning
tribute; free gift
- homage, tribute
- free gift, complimentary item
- respects (plural)
In a sentence
Questo film è un omaggio a mia nonna.
This film is a tribute to my grandmother.
Hai preso anche l'omaggio alla cassa?
Did you also take the freebie at the checkout?
Non voglio omaggi, preferisco pagare tutto.
I don't want freebies; I prefer to pay for everything.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| omaggio | masculine · singular |
| omaggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a ceremonial tribute, omaggio is more formal than tributo; in everyday speech, tributo is often clearer.
- In shops, in omaggio means free with purchase. Don't use gratis here if you mean a promotional giveaway.
- The plural omaggi often means greetings or respects in letters: porgere i miei omaggi is formal and old-fashioned.