dame
/dame/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "give me" is dame.
This phrase is used to express a preference.
Meaning: expression of preference (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
dame is a combination of the imperative verb da (give) and the indirect object pronoun me (to me).
Which one should you use?
You can also use the informal request ¿Me puedes dar? to ask if someone can give you something.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, dame is used in the phrase dame tiempo, which functions more like 'give me a break' or 'give me a moment' than a request for an object.
- If you are speaking to someone formally, such as a boss or a stranger, you should never use dame, but instead use déme.
- The word dame is a 'clitic' attachment, meaning the pronoun me is physically glued to the end of the verb in commands, unlike in many English sentence structures.
Examples in context
- Dame un poco más.Give me some more.This sentence is useful for asking for a larger amount.Tatoeba #1666842 by marcelostockle, translation #1655498 by gleki
- Dame sólo un poco.Give me just a little.This sentence is useful for asking for a small amount.Tatoeba #1328347 by Shishir, translation #33042 by CK
- Dame algo de comer.Give me something to eat.This sentence is useful for asking for food.Tatoeba #854883 by Shishir, translation #25070 by CK
- ¿Podría darme su opinión?Could you give me your opinion?
- Dame un poco de agua, por favor.Give me some water, please.
- ¿Me puedes dar el control remoto?Can you give me the remote control?
- 239 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- JavierDame el menú, por favor.Give me the menu, please.
- SofíaAquí tienes, Javier.Here it is, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía.Thank you, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada.You're welcome.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
