Démelo (en. Give it to me)

/ˈde.me.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
An imposition made to receive something.
When you see me, just give it to me.
Cuando me veas, simplemente, démelo.
Requesting that a person deliver something that belongs to them.
If you have my book, give it to me now.
Si tienes mi libro, démelo ahora.

Etymology

From the verb 'dar' with the indirect object pronoun 'me' and the imperative form 'démelo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give me everything
Hand over everything you possess.
démelo todo
please, give it to me now
An urgent request to receive something at this moment.
por favor, démelo ahora
can you give it to me?
Asking if someone can deliver something.
¿puedes dármelo?

Related Words

give
To deliver something to someone.
dar
deliver
To hand over something to someone.
entregar
offer
To present something to someone for their consideration.
ofrecer

Slang Meanings

To ask for something in an informal way.
At the party, I told my friend 'give it to me' so he would pass me the drink.
En la fiesta, le dije a mi amigo 'démelo' para que me pasara la bebida.
Used in urgent situations.
If you're hungry, just tell me: 'give it to me' and I'll feed you.
Si tienes hambre, solo me dices: 'démelo' y te daré de comer.