dame
/dame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "let me get" can be translated to Spanish as dame.
dame is a casual way to ask someone to give you something.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame/
What mistakes should you avoid?
The verb coger may sound offensive in some Latin American countries.
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, dame can be part of the expression dame un toque, which means 'give me a call' or 'let me know'.
- In very formal settings, dame is replaced by deme. Switching from 'a' to 'e' changes the entire social dynamic from a peer-to-peer interaction to one of deep respect.
- In many Caribbean and Latin American cultures, it is common to soften the command dame by adding a diminutive like dame un poquito even if you are asking for something large, such as a favor or a long conversation.
Examples in context
- Permíteme traerte algo de beber.Let me get you something to drink.
- Dame un poco de agua, por favor.Let me get a little water, please.
- Dame la lista de compras.Let me get the shopping list.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are in the living room.
- ElenaJavier, dame tu teléfono un momento.Javier, let me get your phone for a moment.
- Javier¿Para qué lo quieres, Elena?What do you want it for, Elena?
- ElenaNecesito ver la hora.I need to see the time.
- JavierEstá bien, aquí tienes.Okay, here you go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
