Demosle (en. Let's give)

/deˈmos.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the verb dar that implies action in a context of desire or possibility.
We hope that we let them have the opportunity to participate.
Esperamos que les demosle la oportunidad de participar.
Used in situations where a desire or requirement about what should be given is expressed.
It is important that we give him/her what he/she needs.
Es importante que demosle lo que necesita.
Used to propose or suggest something that should be granted.
I believe that we let them have the support they need.
Creo que demosle el apoyo que necesitan.

Etymology

From the verb dar in Spanish in the subjunctive form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let’s give him/ her the benefit of the doubt
Allowing something to be considered a positive option before having evidence against it.
demosle el beneficio de la duda
let’s give him/ her a chance
Providing someone the chance to prove their worth.
demosle una oportunidad
let’s give him/ her time
Giving space or time for something to happen.
demosle tiempo

Related Words

give
Action of delivering something to someone.
dar
concede
Granting something that has been requested.
conceder
offer
Presenting something to someone for acceptance.
ofrecer

Slang Meanings

Expression used in an informal context to refer to giving something carelessly.
When we celebrate, we always let everyone have what they want.
Cuando celebramos, siempre le demosle a todos lo que quieran.
Phrase that implies giving without expecting anything in return.
In the neighborhood, we always say that we let them have what we have left over.
En el barrio, siempre decimos que demosle lo que nos sobra.