dámelo
/damelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "give it" is translated into Spanish as dámelo.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the imperative (command) form, the object pronouns 'me' and 'lo' are attached directly to the end of the verb. This requires an accent on the original stressed syllable to maintain the correct pronunciation. The ending of the word changes depending on the gender and number of the object being given: use dámela for a feminine noun like la llave (the key), dámelos for a masculine plural noun like los libros (the books) and dámelas for a feminine plural noun like las llaves (the keys).
How do you pronounce it?
/damelo/
Did you know?
- The construction of dámelo is an example of an enclitic pronoun, where pronouns are glued to the end of the verb, a feature that disappeared from most other Romance languages.
- In Spain, the use of dámelo is common among friends, but in many Latin American countries, using the imperative without a softening word can seem unusually harsh even among peers.
- The verb dar inside dámelo is used in idioms for emotional reactions, such as dar un susto, which means to give someone a scare.
Examples in context
- ¡No se lo des a él, dámelo a mí!Don't give it to him. Give it to me.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that you want the object given to you instead of someone else, using the form dámelo.Tatoeba #1203722 by Shishir, translation #1205332 by Eldad
- Dámelo.Give it to me.This sentence is a simple way to say 'Give it to me' using the form dámelo.Tatoeba #1241277 by marcelostockle, translation #1241198 by xellugis
- ¡Dámelo ya!Give it to me now.This sentence is useful for adding urgency by saying 'Give it to me now!' using the form dámelo.Tatoeba #3277681 by Shishir, translation #3151563 by CK
- Hola, ¿me podrías dar ese bolígrafo? Dámelo, por favor.Hello, could you give me that pen? Give it to me, please.
- ¿Me puedes dar ese libro? Dame eso.Can you give me that book? Give me that.
- León, ¿me pasas el control remoto del televisor? Pásamelo, por favor.León, can you pass me the TV remote? Pass it to me, please.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is holding a gift that María wants.
- MaríaEse regalo es para mí.That gift is for me.
- AlejandroTodavía no estoy seguro.I'm not sure yet.
- María¡Por favor, dámelo!Please, give it to me!
- AlejandroEstá bien, aquí tienes.Alright, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
