darlo todo
/daɾlo todo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase 'go hard' is expressed as darlo todo.
The phrase darlo todo is used to express the idea of putting in maximum effort or performing with intense energy, similar to the English slang 'to go hard'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase darlo todo is composed of the verb dar (to give), the object pronoun lo (it) and the word todo (all/everything).
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾlo todo/
Did you know?
- In a sporting context, you might hear dejarse la piel, which literally means 'to leave one's skin' on the field, describing an even more visceral level of 'going hard' than darlo todo.
- If you are in Spain, you might hear people use the word partirse (to break oneself) as a more colloquial way to say they are 'going hard' or giving their all.
- While darlo todo is a general phrase, using the verb machacar (to crush) describes 'going hard' specifically when studying or practicing a skill relentlessly.
Examples in context
- Para tener éxito en este proyecto, debemos exigirnos al máximo.To succeed in this project, we must go hard.
- En el deporte, es fundamental esforzarse al límite para alcanzar grandes logros.In sports, it's essential to go hard to achieve great accomplishments.
- El equipo debe darlo todo en cada partido si quiere ganar el campeonato.The team needs to go hard in every match if they want to win the championship.
- ¡Tienes que meterle duro si quieres alcanzar tus metas!You have to go hard if you want to achieve your goals!
- Tienes que darlo todo en el partido.You have to go hard in the game.
- Hoy tengo que darlo todo en el gimnasio.Today I have to go hard at the gym.
- Si quieres ganar, tienes que darlo todo.If you want to win, you have to go hard.
- Ella decidió darlo todo en su examen final.She decided to go hard on her final exam.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about an upcoming soccer match.
- Mateo¿Estás listo para el partido de mañana?Are you ready for tomorrow's match?
- ElenaSí, voy a darlo todo en la cancha.Yes, I am going to go hard on the field.
- MateoMe alegra oír eso, Elena.I'm glad to hear that, Elena.
- ElenaTú también deberías darlo todo.You should go hard too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
