Dar (en. Give)
/dar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something pass into the possession of another person.
I am going to give a gift to my friend.
Voy a dar un regalo a mi amigo.
To provide something.
She teaches math classes.
Ella da clases de matemáticas.
To offer a feeling or an action.
The boy gave his mother a hug.
El niño le dio un abrazo a su madre.
Etymology
From Latin 'dare.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hit the nail on the head
To hit the mark on something.
dar en el clavo
to shake hands
To offer help or support.
dar la mano
to turn around
To change direction.
dar la vuelta
to take a step
To advance in a process or situation.
dar un paso
Related Words
donate
To deliver something without expecting compensation.
donar
offer
To present something to someone.
ofrecer
gift
To give something as a gift.
regalar
Slang Meanings
To give a hit
They threw a party and hit the piñata.
Hicieron una fiesta y le dieron un palo a la piñata.
To give it
He dared to give it in the game.
Él se atrevió a darla en el juego.