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(Created page with "<div class="pg_page_title">Mastering the Verb "Dar" (to give) in Spanish</div> The verb "Dar" is a fundamental verb in Spanish, used to convey the action of giving. It is an irregular verb and is essential in various expressions and daily conversations. This lesson will explore the conjugation of "Dar" in different tenses, its usage in a variety of contexts, and its role in idiomatic expressions. == Conjugation == "Dar" is an irregular verb with unique conjugation patt...") |
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* vosotros/vosotras dais - you all give (informal) | * vosotros/vosotras dais - you all give (informal) | ||
* ellos/ellas/ustedes dan - they/you all (formal) give | * ellos/ellas/ustedes dan - they/you all (formal) give | ||
=== Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple === | === Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple === | ||
* yo di - I gave | * yo di - I gave | ||
* tú diste - you gave (informal) | * tú diste - you gave (informal) | ||
* | * él/ella/usted dio - he/she/you (formal) gave | ||
* nosotros/nosotras dimos - we gave | |||
* vosotros/vosotras disteis - you all gave (informal) | |||
* ellos/ellas/ustedes dieron - they/you all (formal) gave | |||
=== Future Tense - Futuro Simple === | === Future Tense - Futuro Simple === | ||
* yo daré - I will give | * yo daré - I will give | ||
* tú darás - you will give (informal) | * tú darás - you will give (informal) | ||
* | * él/ella/usted dará - he/she/you (formal) will give | ||
* nosotros/nosotras daremos - we will give | |||
* vosotros/vosotras daréis - you all will give (informal) | |||
* ellos/ellas/ustedes darán - they/you all (formal) will give | |||
=== Subjunctive Mood === | === Subjunctive Mood === | ||
* yo dé | * yo dé - I give (subjunctive) | ||
* tú des | * tú des - you give (subjunctive, informal) | ||
* | * él/ella/usted dé - he/she/you (formal) give (subjunctive) | ||
* nosotros/nosotras demos - we give (subjunctive) | |||
* vosotros/vosotras deis - you all give (subjunctive, informal) | |||
* ellos/ellas/ustedes den - they/you all (formal) give (subjunctive) | |||
== Uses of the Verb "Dar" == | == Uses of the Verb "Dar" == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:08, 25 November 2023
Mastering the Verb "Dar" (to give) in Spanish
The verb "Dar" is a fundamental verb in Spanish, used to convey the action of giving. It is an irregular verb and is essential in various expressions and daily conversations. This lesson will explore the conjugation of "Dar" in different tenses, its usage in a variety of contexts, and its role in idiomatic expressions.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
"Dar" is an irregular verb with unique conjugation patterns that differ from regular verbs. This section provides a detailed guide to its conjugation.
Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo[edit | edit source]
- yo doy - I give
- tú das - you give (informal)
- él/ella/usted da - he/she/you (formal) give
- nosotros/nosotras damos - we give
- vosotros/vosotras dais - you all give (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dan - they/you all (formal) give
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo di - I gave
- tú diste - you gave (informal)
- él/ella/usted dio - he/she/you (formal) gave
- nosotros/nosotras dimos - we gave
- vosotros/vosotras disteis - you all gave (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dieron - they/you all (formal) gave
Future Tense - Futuro Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo daré - I will give
- tú darás - you will give (informal)
- él/ella/usted dará - he/she/you (formal) will give
- nosotros/nosotras daremos - we will give
- vosotros/vosotras daréis - you all will give (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes darán - they/you all (formal) will give
Subjunctive Mood[edit | edit source]
- yo dé - I give (subjunctive)
- tú des - you give (subjunctive, informal)
- él/ella/usted dé - he/she/you (formal) give (subjunctive)
- nosotros/nosotras demos - we give (subjunctive)
- vosotros/vosotras deis - you all give (subjunctive, informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes den - they/you all (formal) give (subjunctive)
Uses of the Verb "Dar"[edit | edit source]
"Dar" is used extensively in Spanish to talk about giving or providing something, and in various idiomatic expressions.
Expressing the Act of Giving[edit | edit source]
- Dame el libro - Give me the book
Offering Help[edit | edit source]
- Te doy un consejo - I give you a piece of advice
Idiomatic Expressions[edit | edit source]
- Dar las gracias - to give thanks
- Dar un paseo - to take a walk
Examples of Use[edit | edit source]
This section provides examples of "Dar" in real-life scenarios:
Everyday Use[edit | edit source]
- Nos dieron una buena noticia - They gave us good news
Expressions of Courtesy[edit | edit source]
- Doy mi palabra - I give my word
Complete Quiz[edit | edit source]
Evaluate your grasp of "Dar" with these quiz questions.
- 1. Choose the correct form of "Dar" for: "Ellos _____ los regalos."
- a) dan
- b) das
- c) dimos
- 2. Translate to Spanish: "I gave him my address."
- a) Le di mi dirección
- b) Le doy mi dirección
- c) Le daré mi dirección
- Answers
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- 1. a) dan
- 2. a) Le di mi dirección
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Use of verb Tener
- Use of verb Haber
- Use of verb Ser
- Use of verb Ir
- Use of verb Decir
- Use of verb Poder
- Use of verb Querer
- Use of verb Venir
- Be Polite
- The word that cannot be written