Darle (en. Give)
/ˈdaɾle/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To transfer or grant something to someone.
I’m going to give him a gift for his birthday.
Voy a darle un regalo por su cumpleaños.
To perform an action for someone's benefit.
He decided to give his support for the project.
Decidió darle su apoyo en el proyecto.
To impart a lesson or information.
The teacher is going to give a class on history.
El profesor va a darle una clase sobre historia.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dare', which means 'to give'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hit someone with a stick
To hit someone with an object.
darle a alguien con un palo
to hit the nail
To hit the mark on something or to be right.
darle al clavo
to lend someone a hand
To help someone.
darle una mano a alguien
Related Words
give
Action of delivering or providing something.
dar
giver
A person who gives.
dador
donate
To willingly transfer something to someone.
donar
Slang Meanings
To give a dose of something, often in the context of drugs.
Don’t give him more, he’s already overdone it with what you gave him.
No le des más, ya se pasó con lo que le diste.
To provide an impact or a surprise.
That news hit me where it hurts the most.
Esa noticia me dio donde más me duele.