dar
to give
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/daɾ/
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Cultural Note
Dar is one of the most irregular and essential verbs in Spanish. It appears in countless expressions: 'dar un paseo' (to take a walk), 'dar las gracias' (to give thanks), 'dar igual' (to not matter). The preterite has no accent marks, which is unusual.
📝 Example Sentences
Dame un abrazo, por favor.
Give me a hug, please.
Le di un regalo a mi madre por su cumpleaños.
I gave my mother a gift for her birthday.