Diera (en. Gave)

/ˈdje.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Third person singular of the imperfect subjunctive past tense of the verb 'dar'.

If he gave an opportunity, everything would be different.

Si él diera una oportunidad, todo sería diferente.

Indicates a hypothetical action related to giving that is considered in the past.

I wish she would give her support to the project.

Ojalá que ella diera su apoyo en el proyecto.

Used in contexts of wishes or conditions that have not been fulfilled.

If only he would give a little more, we could achieve it.

Si solo diera un poco más, podríamos lograrlo.

From Latin 'dare', which means to give.

if he would give a hand

if he helped.

si él diera la mano

that he would give me a minute

that he would grant me a moment.

que me diera un minuto

I wish he would give

hope that someone does something.

ojalá que diera

give

provide something to someone.

dar

gift

give something for free.

regalar

offer

present something for someone to accept.

ofrecer

Giving without expecting anything in return.

He always gave gifts without you asking for them.

Él siempre diera regalos sin que lo pidieras.