Dá (en. Gives)

/da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give something to someone.
She gives a gift to her friend.
Ella le da un regalo a su amigo.
To provide or allow something.
The teacher gives advice to his students.
El profesor da consejos a sus estudiantes.
To perform an action or movement.
The child jumps for joy.
El niño da un salto de alegría.

Etymology

From Latin 'dare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take it for granted
Accepting something as true without doubt.
dálo por hecho
take the leap
Making a significant change in life.
dá el salto
meet the standard
Meeting standards or requirements.
dá la talla

Related Words

dar
To perform the action of giving.
dar
dación
Action of giving.
dación
donate
Giving something as a donation.
donar

Slang Meanings

Expression used to indicate that something should be done.
Come on, don't just stand there!
¡Da, no te quedes ahí parado!
Way of saying that someone acts carefree.
He always gives, he doesn't care what others think.
Él siempre da, no le importa lo que piensen.