déjame darle
/dexame daɾle/from spelling rules
The phrase "let me hit" in Spanish is translated as déjame darle.
This is a slang expression used to ask for permission to have sexual intercourse with someone.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expression déjame darle is highly informal and vulgar slang. In a formal context, the phrase would be expressed as Déjeme golpear.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase déjame darle, the verb dar (to give) is used here as a euphemism for sexual intercourse.
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean dialects, darle can be paired with leña as in darle leña, which literally means 'to give it firewood' but functions as a more intense version of the slang.
- Depending on the region, darle can be swapped for echarle, such as in the phrase echar un polvo, which changes the verb from 'to give' to 'to throw'.
- Using darle in a non-sexual context can also mean 'to go for it' or 'to start working hard' on a task. The meaning depends entirely on the social setting and the target of the action.
Examples in context
- Permítame golpear la pelota antes de jugar.Let me hit the ball before playing.
- Déjame golpear una vez más.Allow me to hit one more time.
- Déjame darle un rato.Let me hit it for a bit.
- Solo déjame darle una vez.Just let me hit it once.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are flirting at a party.
- ElenaEstás muy guapa hoy, Mateo.You look very beautiful today, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Tú también.Thanks, Elena. You too.
- ElenaEntonces, déjame darle.Then, let me hit.
- MateoTal vez después.Maybe later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
