Darles (en. Give them)

/ˈdar.le̞s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To deliver or provide something to people or groups.
I am going to give them a gift.
Voy a darles un regalo a mis amigos.
To offer help or resources to others.
It is important to give support to those in need.
Es importante darles apoyo a los que lo necesitan.
To grant or allow someone to receive something.
The teacher decided to give them more time for the exam.
El profesor decidió darles más tiempo para el examen.

Etymology

The verb 'dar' comes from the Latin 'dare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shake hands with them
To offer help or support to someone.
darles la mano
to give them reason
To acknowledge that someone has a valid argument.
darles la razón
to hit the nail on the head for them
To acert in an opinion or judgment.
darles en el clavo

Related Words

to give
To perform the action of delivering something.
dar
to donate
To give something free of charge to someone or to a cause.
donar
to deliver
To make something pass from one person to another.
entregar

Slang Meanings

To hit someone where it hurts the most.
If you keep bothering me, I will hit you where it hurts the most.
Si sigues molestándome, te daré donde más te duele.
To turn the situation around for them.
We managed to turn the situation around and win the game.
Logramos darles la vuelta y ganar la partida.