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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

"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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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"

"Dar" is used extensively in Spanish to talk about giving or providing something, and in various idiomatic expressions.

Expressing the Act of Giving

• Dame el libro - Give me the book

Offering Help

• Te doy un consejo - I give you a piece of advice

Idiomatic Expressions

• Dar las gracias - to give thanks
• Dar un paseo - to take a walk

Examples of Use

This section provides examples of "Dar" in real-life scenarios:

Everyday Use

• Nos dieron una buena noticia - They gave us good news

Expressions of Courtesy

• Doy mi palabra - I give my word

Complete Quiz

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

1. a) dan

2. a) Le di mi dirección

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