dio
/djo/from spelling rules
dio is the Spanish way to say gave.
How does it change in a sentence?
While dio is used for a single person, the third person plural form is dieron, which is used when saying they or you all gave.
How do you pronounce it?
/djo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not add an accent mark to the word. While English speakers sometimes write dió, the correct spelling in modern Spanish is dio.
Did you know?
- The verb dar and its past form dio are frequently used in the phrase dar un paseo, which literally translates to 'giving a walk' but means 'to take a stroll'.
- When someone gives a physical blow or a slap, Spanish uses dio to describe the action, as in le dio un golpe.
- The word dio is used to describe the action of a clock striking a certain hour, such as when the clock 'gave' the hour of twelve.
Examples in context
- Él me lo dio.He gave it to me.This example shows how to use dio.Tatoeba #700329 by Shishir, translation #297511 by CK
- Me dio este CD.She gave me this compact disc.Tatoeba #2210164 by Shishir, translation #308314 by CK
- Le dio un reloj.She gave him a watch.Tatoeba #1993006 by Shishir, translation #316307 by CK
- Él dio un regalo a su hermana.He gave a gift to his sister.
- La empresa dio un bono a los empleados.The company gave a bonus to the employees.
- El presidente dio un discurso en el evento.The president gave a speech at the event.
- El mensajero entregó el paquete al cliente.The messenger gave the package to the customer.
- La secretaria entregó los documentos al jefe.The secretary gave the documents to the boss.
- Le regalé un collar a mi novia.I gave my girlfriend a necklace.
- Regalé un juguete a mi sobrino.I gave a toy to my nephew.
- Yo le di el dinero.I gave him/her the money.
- El profesor nos dio la tarea.The teacher gave us the homework.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a lost book at home.
- Javier¿Dónde está mi libro?Where is my book?
- ElenaTu hermano te lo dio ayer.Your brother gave it to you yesterday.
- JavierÉl me lo dio, pero no lo veo.He gave it to me, but I don't see it.
- ElenaBusca en la mesa.Look on the table.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
