¿me das tu número de teléfono?
The English phrase "can I have your phone number?" is translated into Spanish as ¿me das tu número de teléfono?
This phrase is a request used to ask someone for their telephone number. While English speakers often use the construction "Can I have…?" (asking about one's own ability), Spanish speakers more commonly use the verb dar (to give) to frame the request.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ¿me das tu número de teléfono? literally translates to "Will you give me your phone number?"
Which one should you use?
You can choose between several forms depending on your relationship with the person. The default form ¿me das tu número de teléfono? uses the verb dar to ask the person to provide the number. In casual conversation, it is very common to omit the words de teléfono and simply say ¿me das tu número?
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the request more formal or polite, change the verb to da and the possessive adjective to su, as seen in ¿me da su número de teléfono?
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, it is more common to ask for a person's WhatsApp than their número, as the app functions as the primary identity for mobile communication.
- The word teléfono is a compound of two Ancient Greek words: têle, meaning 'far', and phōnḗ, meaning 'voice'.
- If you are asking a stranger, using the formal su instead of tu is a crucial way to show social respect rather than just a grammatical choice.
Examples in context
- Buenos días, ¿me podría dar su número de teléfono, por favor?Good morning, could you give me your phone number, please?
- Si no te importa, ¿me das tu número de teléfono?If you don't mind, can I have your phone number?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are meeting for the first time at a party.
- AlejandroMe caíste muy bien. ¿Me das tu número de teléfono?I really like you. Can I have your phone number?
- ElenaSí, claro. Anota.Yes, of course. Write it down.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
