dame más
/dame mas/from spelling rules
To say "give me more" in Spanish, use dame más.
This phrase is used to request a larger amount of something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the imperative verb da (give), the indirect object pronoun me (to me) and the adverb más (more).
Which one should you use?
While dame más uses the informal tú command, déme más uses the formal usted command and is more appropriate when speaking to a stranger or a superior.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the imperative verb da to form the single word dame.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame mas/
Did you know?
- The word más can change the entire meaning of a sentence depending on a single accent mark. Without the accent, mas is a formal literary conjunction meaning 'but'.
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', specifically through the Latin 'magister'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking for 'more' of a meal by saying dame más can be seen as a high compliment to the cook's skill.
Examples in context
- ¡Dame más leche!Give me more milk!This sentence is useful for practicing the use of dame más with a noun.Tatoeba #530549 by Shishir, translation #530547 by wma
- Me gustaría recibir más agua, por favor.I would like to receive more water, please.
- Dame más tiempo para pensar.Give me more time to think.
- Dame más información sobre el viaje.Give me more information about the trip.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are sharing a snack at a cafe.
- AlejandroLa comida está muy buena.The food is very good.
- Elena¿Quieres un poco de pan?Do you want some bread?
- AlejandroSí, dame más, por favor.Yes, give me more, please.
- ElenaClaro, aquí tienes.Of course, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
