Dieran (en. Give)

/djeˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Third person plural of the imperfect subjunctive of the verb dar.

If they gave their opinion, we could make a better decision.

Si ellos dieran su opinión, podríamos tomar una mejor decisión.

Expression of a wish or a hypothetical action related to the verb dar.

If only they gave more support to community projects.

Si tan solo dieran más apoyo a los proyectos comunitarios.

Used in conditional sentences that involve the action of giving.

If they would give a little of their time, the situation would improve.

Si dieran un poco de su tiempo, la situación mejoraría.

From the verb 'dar', which has roots in the Latin 'dare'.

I wish they would give

Expression of hope that someone will do something in particular.

ojalá dieran

if they would take a step forward

Indicates that it would be good for someone to take on a responsibility.

si dieran un paso al frente

give

Verb that means to hand over something to someone.

dar

donate

To give something voluntarily, especially for charitable aid.

donar

offer

To present something to someone for them to accept.

ofrecer

Expression used to refer to the act of giving in an informal context.

At the party, if they would provide more drinks, everyone would be happier.

En la fiesta, si dieran más bebida, todos estarían más felices.