Dale (en. Come on)

ˈdale

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Used to encourage someone to move forward with an action.
If you want to go to the movies, go for it!
Si quieres ir al cine, ¡dale!
Expression that indicates agreement or approval.
Go for it, I agree with your idea.
Dale, estoy de acuerdo con tu idea.
Used to motivate someone or to indicate they should hurry up.
Come on, go for it, it's getting late!
Vamos, ¡dale que se hace tarde!

Etymology

From the verb dar in Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go for it, you can do it
Expression that encourages someone to keep trying.
Dale que tú puedes
Go for it, don't stop
Indicative for someone to keep at their effort.
Dale, no te detengas
Take a look
Invitation to quickly review something.
Dale un vistazo

Related Words

give
To provide or supply something to someone.
dar
continue
To keep moving forward or to proceed with an action.
continuar
hurry
To take or capture someone's attention.
apresar

Slang Meanings

Step on it
When you’re in a car and you tell someone to speed up.
Cuando estás en un coche y le dices a alguien que acelere.
Go hard
Expression used to encourage someone to put forth effort in a task.
Expresión usada para animar a esforzarse en una tarea.