Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Dar: to give
dar
Pronunciation: dahr (stress the capital letters)
Dar means “to give” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to give
- How to say it: dahr
- Present: yo doy, tú das
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “dar” means and how to use it
Dar means “to give.” It also appears in set phrases such as dar un paseo (take a walk) and darse cuenta (to realize).
How to conjugate “dar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | doy | I |
| tú | das | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | da | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | damos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | dan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo di, él dio | I / he or she |
| Past participle | dado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Te doy mi número.I give you my number.
- Mi papá me da dinero para el almuerzo.My dad gives me money for lunch.
- Vamos a dar un paseo.Let us go for a walk.
Usage tip
The first person “doy” is irregular, and the past tense forms “di” and “dio” have no accent marks.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to give” in Spanish?
“to give” in Spanish is “dar.” It is pronounced dahr, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “dar”?
Say dahr. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “dar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “di” and “él” is “dio.” The past participle is “dado.”
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