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    Der (en. The)

    /der/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An abbreviated form in some contexts of the verb 'dar'.
    In a speech, he said 'der la bienvenida' instead of 'dar la bienvenida'.
    En un discurso, dijo 'der la bienvenida' en lugar de 'dar la bienvenida'.
    It is used in certain academic disciplines as a technical term.
    In mathematics, we may encounter 'der' in the context of derivatives.
    En matemáticas, podemos encontrarnos con 'der' en el contexto de derivadas.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'dar', which comes from the Latin 'dare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a welcome
    Indicating courtesy when receiving someone.
    der la bienvenida
    to give advice
    Offering help or guidance to someone.
    der un consejo
    to take something for granted
    Assuming that something is true without verification.
    der algo por sentado

    Related Words

    dar
    Providing or delivering something to someone.
    dar
    donar
    Contributing something, usually without expecting anything in return.
    donar
    regalar
    Delivering an object to another person as a gift.
    regalar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial way to refer to the act of giving in informal situations.
    When I arrived, I just said 'der el dinero' instead of 'dar el dinero'.
    Cuando llegué, solo dije 'der el dinero' en lugar de 'dar el dinero'.
    Used in some subcultures as slang to refer to the exchange of goods.
    At the party, everyone was dering tickets for the concert.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban derando entradas para el concierto.