Darnos (en. Give ourselves)

/ˈdaɾnos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To offer something to oneself or to a group to which we belong.
It is important to give ourselves space to rest.
Es importante darnos espacios para descansar.
To accept or allow something to happen within us.
We must give ourselves the opportunity to learn from our mistakes.
Debemos darnos la oportunidad de aprender de nuestros errores.
To interact with others in a way that helps us know each other better.
We tried to make ourselves better known in the meeting.
Intentamos darnos más a conocer en la reunión.

Etymology

From the verb 'dar' in the first person plural of the indicative mood, with the reflexive pronoun 'nos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to realize
To be aware of something.
darnos cuenta
to give ourselves some time
To take a period to reflect or rest.
darnos un tiempo
to give ourselves support
To provide help or emotional support.
darnos apoyo

Related Words

dar
To transfer something to another person.
dar
nosotros
Pronoun that refers to a group that includes the speaker.
nosotros
regalo
Something given without expecting anything in return.
regalo

Slang Meanings

To deliver something in an informal context.
Let's grab some drinks after work.
Vamos a darnos unos drinks después del trabajo.
To share something very personal.
I want to give us some good advice after what happened.
Quiero darnos un buen consejo después de lo que pasó.