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The meaning of the Spanish word "dar" and how you use it

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dar
(v.) (infinitive) to give (conceptual)
Ildu

Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Debemos dar las gracias .
We should say thank you [lit. "give thanks"].
Quiero dar una explicación .
I want to give an explanation.
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Video Examples

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The Conscience of a Salesman
Mira , solo por esta vez te voy a dar un descuento ,
Look, just this time I'm going to give you a discount,
Mother Teresa
" Cuanto menos poseemos más podemos dar ".
"The less we possess, the more we can give."
How to Energize Yourself
Les voy a dar unas recomendaciones que pueden seguir que quizás le ayuden
I'm going to give you some recommendations that you can follow and maybe they will help
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dar
(v.) (infinitive) to give; to give away (physical object)
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Te voy a dar un lápiz .
I'm going to give you a pencil.
Nos quieren dar más libros .
They want to give us more books.
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Peppa Pig Likes Ice Cream
¿ Y a ti , pequeño George ? ¿ Qué te voy a dar ?
And to you, little George? What am I going to give you?
The Conscience of a Salesman
Y porque me caíste bien te voy a dar un MP3 a mitad de precio
And because I like you, I'm going to give you a MP3 at half price,
Are Electric Cars Really That Green?
Con esto en mente uno se pregunta por qué entonces dar más de 5 mil millones de dólares
With this in mind one wonders why then give more than 5 billion dollars
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dar...un...paseo
(phrase) to go for a ride; to take a ride

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Podemos dar un paseo por la ciudad .
We can go for a ride around the city.
Quiero dar un paseo solo .
I want to take a ride alone.
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Describing a Day at the Beach - Part 3
También puedes dar un paseo en un crucero .
You can also take a ride on a cruiseship.
Seville in Two Days - Part 2 of 3
Ahí podés dar un paseo en barco .
There you can take a boat ride.
Seville in Two Days - Part 3 of 3
Podés dar un paseo de una hora .
You can take a one-hour ride.
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dar...las...gracias
(v.) (infinitive) to say thank you; to thank you (lit. to give thanks)
Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Tienes que dar las gracias .
You have to say thank you.
Ella quiso dar las gracias pero ustedes se fueron .
She wanted to thank you but you left.
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Video Examples

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When It's Time to Change Your Colors
Hoy te escribo porque te quiero dar las gracias por todo , pero tengo que despedirme .
Today I write you because I want to say thank you for everything, but I have to say goodbye.
What We Learn at Home
A dar las gracias .
To say thank you.
Be Thankful! Expressing Appreciation in Spanish
La uso mucho , como ahora que le voy a dar las gracias a mi amiga Sofía .
I use it a lot, like now since I'm going to say thank you to my friend Sofía.
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dar...una...vuelta
(phrase) to take a spin; to go around; to go for a ride
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Podemos dar una vuelta alrededor de la ciudad .
We can take a spin around the city.
Fuimos a dar una vuelta en el auto .
We went for a ride in the car.
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Video Examples

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All About Introductions
¿ Vamos a dar una vuelta en mi auto ?
Shall we go for a spin in my car?
Bamboo Bikes in Barcelona
Y ahora lo montamos y nos vamos a dar una vuelta .
And now we assemble it and we go take a spin.
Spider-Man: Far from Home - Official Trailer
Vístete , vamos a dar una vuelta .
Get dressed, let's go for a ride.
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