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    Dan (en. Give)

    /dan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To deliver something to someone.
    They give gifts at parties.
    Ellos dan regalos en las fiestas.
    To provide or offer something.
    Teachers impart knowledge to their students.
    Los profesores dan conocimientos a sus alumnos.
    To perform an action actively.
    She always gives her best.
    Ella siempre da lo mejor de sí.
    To make something happen.
    Children bring life to the house with their joy.
    Los niños dan vida a la casa con su alegría.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shake hands
    To offer a hand to someone as a gesture of greeting or help.
    dar la mano
    to hit the nail on the head
    To hit exactly on something.
    dar en el clavo
    to take a step back
    To step back from a decision or situation.
    dar un paso atrás
    to take a turn
    To suddenly change the direction of a matter.
    dar un vuelco
    to turn around
    To change direction or focus.
    dar la vuelta

    Related Words

    to give
    A verb that means to transfer something.
    dar
    to donate
    To give something altruistically.
    donar
    to gift
    To give something as a gift.
    regalar
    to offer
    To provide something to someone.
    ofrecer

    Slang Meanings

    To express something with enthusiasm.
    Hearing that song makes me want to dance!
    ¡Me dan ganas de bailar al escuchar esa canción!
    To act without thinking of the consequences.
    When he gets drunk, he always gives without measure.
    Cuando se emborracha, siempre dan sin medir.