dar
/ˈdaɾ/
The English phrase "giving" is translated into Spanish as dar.
The verb dar is a common way to express 'giving' in a general sense, meaning the act of handing something over to someone else.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to give a command, the informal imperative form is di. In the present subjunctive, which is often used following expressions of desire or doubt, the form dé is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdaɾ/
Did you know?
- The English word 'data' actually comes from the same ancient root as the Spanish verb dar, stemming from the idea of 'something given'.
- While dar means 'to give', the phrase dar a luz literally means 'to give to light' and is the standard way to say 'to give birth'.
- In Spanish, the verb dar is used for things English speakers would not associate with 'giving', such as when a person 'gives' a walk dar un paseo or 'gives' a turn dar una vuelta.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gusta dar consejos?Do you like giving advice?This sentence uses dar to ask about giving advice.Tatoeba #9975836 by manufrutos, translation #4907686 by meirad
- Te daré una segunda oportunidad.I'm giving you a second chance.This sentence uses dar to express the act of giving a second chance.Tatoeba #3135475 by marcelostockle, translation #3067556 by CK
- Amar es dar algo que no se tiene.Love is giving something one doesn't have.This sentence uses dar to describe the act of giving something one does not have.Tatoeba #525997 by Shishir, translation #391751 by Scott
- Dar un regaloTo give a gift
- Dar dineroTo give money
- Ofrecer un consejoTo offer advice
- Le di un regalo a JuanI gave Juan a gift
- Dame algo de comidaGive me some food
- ¿Puedes darme dinero?Can you give me some money?
- Le regalé un libro a mi hermanaI gave my sister a book
- Regalé una planta a mi amigoI gave my friend a plant
- ¡Regálame un abrazo!Give me a hug!
- Voy a dar un regalo a mi madre mañana.I am going to give my mother a gift tomorrow
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a gift for a friend.
- Elena¿Le vas a dar el regalo hoy?Are you going to give him the gift today?
- MateoSí, me gusta dar regalos sorpresa.Yes, I like giving surprise gifts.
- ElenaÉl se pondrá muy feliz.He will be very happy.
- MateoEspero que le guste el detalle.I hope he likes the gesture.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
