da
/da/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'gives' is translated into Spanish as da.
How does it change in a sentence?
Other forms of this verb include doy for 'I give', damos for 'we give' and dan for 'they give' or 'you all give'. Additionally, da can function as an informal imperative meaning 'give!'
How do you pronounce it?
/da/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses dar in the phrase dar a luz to mean 'to give birth', which literally translates to 'to give to the light'.
- In Spanish, the verb dar is often used to describe a physical sensation or a sudden urge. For example, me da hambre literally means 'it gives me hunger' rather than 'I am hungry'.
- The verb dar is used in the idiomatic expression dar igual, which means 'it does not matter' or 'it is all the same'.
Examples in context
- Él nos da dinero.He gives us money.This sentence is useful for showing how to say he gives us money using da.Tatoeba #2224459 by Shishir, translation #1817019 by Amastan
- Un bombillo da luz.A light bulb gives light.This sentence is useful for showing how a light bulb gives light using da.Tatoeba #3990120 by gianich73, translation #681358 by Source_VOA
- Dios me da felicidad.God gives me happiness.This sentence is useful for showing how God gives me happiness using da.Tatoeba #1205900 by cueyayotl, translation #1194177 by zzxjoanw
- Él da regalos a sus amigos.He gives gifts to his friends.
- La empresa entrega premios a sus empleados destacados.The company gives awards to its outstanding employees.
- El maestro ofrece consejos a sus estudiantes.The teacher gives advice to his students.
- Ella da una fiesta este fin de semana.She's throwing a party this weekend.
- Le regalé un libro a mi hermana.I gave my sister a book as a gift.
- Le echo una mano a mi amigoI give a hand to my friend
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a local bakery.
- JavierEsa panadería da muestras gratis.That bakery gives free samples.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Vamos ahora mismo.That's great! Let's go right now.
- JavierSí, el dueño siempre da descuentos.Yes, the owner always gives discounts.
- SofíaMe encanta ese lugar, Javier.I love that place, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
