dame tu número
/dame tu numeɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "let me get your number" is expressed as dame tu número.
A request to someone for their telephone number so that you can contact them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dame tu número literally translates to "give me your number". The word dame is a combination of the imperative (command) form of the verb dar (to give) and the indirect object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
dame tu número uses the informal tú form, which is appropriate for people of a similar age or in casual social settings. In contrast, déjeme su número is a more formal way to make this request.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
déjeme su número is a more formal way to make this request, using the usted form of the verb and pronoun.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word dame, the command is formed by the imperative of dar combined with the indirect object pronoun me.
How do you pronounce it?
/dame tu numeɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, asking for a number may lead to the question ¿Para qué?, which means 'For what?' This is not necessarily a rejection but a common way to clarify if the number is for professional or romantic reasons.
- In some Latin American contexts, using the formal déjeme su número with a peer can be interpreted as sarcasm or a way to create cold emotional distance during a disagreement.
- While you might say dame tu número, it is very common in many Spanish-speaking countries to ask for someone's WhatsApp instead of their 'number'.
Examples in context
- ¿Me podría dar su número telefónico para mantenernos en contacto?Could you give me your telephone number to stay in touch?
- ¿Me das tu número de teléfono?Can you give me your phone number?
- Déjame tu número de teléfono.Let me have your phone number.
- Dame tu número para escribirte luego.Give me your number so I can write to you later.
- Oye, dame tu número, por favor.Hey, give me your number, please.
- Si quieres, dame tu número y hablamos.If you want, give me your number and we'll talk.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are meeting at a cafe for the first time.
- JavierMe ha gustado mucho hablar contigo.I really enjoyed talking to you.
- ElenaA mí también, Javier.Me too, Javier.
- JavierDame tu número para que estemos en contacto.Give me your number so we can stay in touch.
- ElenaClaro, aquí tienes.Sure, here it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
