¿me das tu autógrafo?
The phrase 'can I have your autograph' is translated into Spanish as ¿me das tu autógrafo?
This phrase is a request used to ask a famous person to sign their name on a piece of paper or an object.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ¿me das tu autógrafo? translates to 'Will you give me your autograph?'
Which one should you use?
Use ¿me das tu autógrafo? for informal situations and ¿Me da su autógrafo? for formal ones.
How does it change in a sentence?
The choice between forms depends on the level of respect you wish to show.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, asking for a 'firma' instead of an 'autógrafo' is actually more common. While 'autógrafo' is technically correct, the word 'firma' is the standard way fans ask a celebrity to sign something.
- In many Latin American cultures, it is more common to offer a specific object, like a photo or a CD, rather than just asking for the autograph itself.
- The word autógrafo comes from the Latin autographus, which was adapted from the Ancient Greek word autógraphos.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría firmar un autógrafo, por favor?Could you sign an autograph for me, please?
- Sería un honor si pudiera firmarme un autógrafoIt would be an honor if you could sign an autograph for me.
- Porfa, ¿me pones tu firma en esto?Could you put your signature on this for me, please?
- ¡Sería genial si me firmaras un autógrafo!It would be awesome if you signed an autograph for me!
Example conversation
Lucía meets her favorite actor at a movie premiere.
- LucíaHola Mateo, ¿me das tu autógrafo?Hello Mateo, can I have your autograph?
- Mateo¿Claro que sí! ¿Tienes un bolígrafo?Of course! Do you have a pen?
- LucíaSí, aquí tengo uno.Yes, I have one right here.
- MateoPerfecto, aquí lo tienes.Perfect, here you go.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autógrafo, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
