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    Da (en. Gives)

    /da/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of providing something to someone.
    He always gives gifts to his friends on their birthdays.
    Él siempre da regalos a sus amigos en su cumpleaños.
    In the sense of allowing or consenting.
    She gives permission for the children to go out to play.
    Ella da permiso para que los niños salgan a jugar.
    Indicates the result of an action.
    This job yields good results if done with dedication.
    Este trabajo da buenos resultados si se hace con dedicación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dare', which means to give.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it doesn't matter
    It means that it doesn't matter or makes no difference.
    da igual
    it scares
    It indicates that something is terrifying or causes fear.
    da miedo
    it's the same
    It expresses that there is no preference between two options.
    da lo mismo

    Related Words

    to give
    To deliver something to someone.
    dar
    gift
    An object that is offered without expecting anything in return.
    regalo
    to donate
    To deliver something, generally altruistically.
    donar

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in some contexts to refer to giving in an informal tone.
    When you don't like something, you just say 'it doesn't give'.
    Cuando no te gusta algo, solo dices 'no da'.
    It can be used in youth slang to express that something is enough.
    This makes for a good laugh.
    Esto da para una buena risa.