dale que vos podés
/dale ke bos podes/from spelling rulesimperative
In Spanish, the English slang expression "send it" (meaning to nail it or smash it) is expressed through dale que vos podés. Wiktionary also lists darle con ganas and dale que sí podés.
Meaning: to nail it, to smash it (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dale que vos podés | /dale ke bos podes/ (from spelling rules) | imperative |
| darle con ganas | /daɾle kon ɡanas/ (from spelling rules) | |
| dale que sí podés | /dale ke si podes/ (from spelling rules) | imperative |
| dale que sí se puede | /dale ke si se pwede/ (from spelling rules) | imperative |
| sí se puede | /si se pwede/ (from spelling rules) | interjection |
Which one should you use?
dale que vos podés is a direct encouragement to a specific person, whereas sí se puede is a more general, impersonal rallying cry. Additionally, dale que sí podés adds emphasis to the encouragement, functioning like the English "you really can" or "you definitely can".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase darle con ganas is the infinitive form used to describe the act of putting maximum effort into a task, literally meaning to give it with desire or effort.
Did you know?
- The term dale is a linguistic relative of the Italian word daje, which is used in a very similar encouraging manner.
Examples in context
- Señor Rodríguez, cuando complete el formulario, por favor envíelo por correo electrónico.Mr. Rodríguez, when you complete the form, please send it via email.
- Ya he terminado el archivo, así que mándalo por mensaje de texto.I've finished the file, so send it via text message.
- Si alguna vez necesitas esa foto, solo envíala por WhatsApp.If you ever need that picture, just send it via WhatsApp.
- ¡Dale que vos podés, terminá la carrera!Go for it, you can do it, finish the race!
- Dale que vos podés con ese examen.Go for it, you can nail that exam.
Example conversation
Alejandro is cheering for Elena during a difficult workout.
- Alejandro¡Dale que vos podés, Elena!Go for it, you can do it, Elena!
- Elena¡Es muy difícil, Alejandro!It's very difficult, Alejandro!
- Alejandro¡Vos sos muy fuerte!You are very strong!
- Elena¡Gracias! ¡Voy a lograrlo!Thanks! I'm going to nail it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “send it” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dale, que, se, sí, vos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
