Gifting en Español: 9 Gifts Your Spanish Speaking Family and Friends Will Love
If you’re like me, you have bilingual friends and Spanish-speaking family members whom you love, and want to make feel loved, in their own language.
That’s why we crafted the ultimate Spanish speaker’s gift guide to help your holiday shopping this year. These gifts amplify the beauty of the Spanish language and will certainly give you extra points for thoughtfulness this holiday season.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: La Reina de la Resistencia: A Biography, teen & young adult book.
It’s never too early to start inspiring the next generation. This biography of AOC tells the story of the youngest woman to serve in the United States Congress. At just 29-years-old, AOC became a U.S. Representative. Her win continues to challenge the nation’s largely all-male political history. The book is sold at $15.95, buy it here.
A chingona sweater for that friend who wears her personality on her sleeve.
Fashionistas and anyone who loves street style or representing the culture will rock Bella Dona’s Chingona unisex crewneck sweater without a doubt. Sold at $65, here.
For the no-fuss tía or abuela who loves to sip her cortadito in the morning.
We all know that one person who thinks coffee is the most important meal of the day, and it’s likely the same person whose response to anything is no me importa. This enamel mug is perfect for that friend or family member that loves to sit down for hours with a good cup of coffee. It’s $22, here.
A cutting board that will melt abuelita’s heart.
Translation: everything tastes better when abuela makes it. And now, you won’t have to remind her when you gift her this custom-made cutting board. The board is available in different wood finishes with the option to add your most heart-warming, personalized message. Boards start at $30.50, here.
Mom will *love* this casa de la mejor mamá doormat, almost as much as she loves having her kids over.
A trip to mom’s house is always a good idea… and we all know moms live for visits from their kids. So, this holiday season let everyone in the neighborhood know just how great of a trip going to mom’s really is. At $39, this doormat can do no wrong. Buy it here.
Lotería with a spin.
The holidays are not the same without an old-fashioned game of Lotería. This COVID-19 Lotería themed pack is one of the latest re-creations of the traditional game and will definitely make you see quarantine in a different light. Buy for $18 here.
Tragos card game en español.
Dubbed “the party game for Latinos,” Tragos now has a Spanish version of the game which is described to come “con más sabor” on their website. Buy for $19.99 here.
Scrabble en español.
You can never get enough game-time during the holidays. Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker or you’re trying to learn the language, this Scrabble game is specifically made for you to earn points spelling Spanish words. And it’s only $30.84 here.
And what bruja doesn’t love a little bling?
This XIO by Ylette “brujita” necklace in 18K gold plated stainless steel is the perfect addition to your zodiac-loving girlfriend’s jewelry collection, or your girl who loves to layer all her necklaces at once. At $48, it makes for the ideal gift or stocking stuffer. Buy here.
