dar
Highly Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #7 Most CommonEnglish translation: to give / to produce / to hit
Presente (Present)
Giving or offering currently
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | doy | |
| tú | das | |
| él/ella | da | |
| nosotros | damos | |
| vosotros | dais | |
| ellos/ellas | dan |
- Te doy mi palabra de honor. — I give you my word of honor.
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Frequently Asked Questions: DAR
Is "dar" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"dar" is classified as a Highly Irregular verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "doy in present / di, dio in preterite / dé in subjunctive". Takes -oy in 1st person singular. In the preterite, it takes -er/-ir endings without written accent marks: di, diste, dio, dimos, disteis, dieron. Used in numerous idiomatic expressions like 'dar un paseo' (to take a walk) or 'darse cuenta' (to realize).
What does "dar" mean in English? ▾
In English, "dar" translates primarily to "to give / to produce / to hit". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "dar"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Ayer yo dí un regalo a Juan." instead of "Ayer yo di un regalo a Juan.". Why? Monosyllabic preterite forms like 'di' and 'dio' do not carry accent marks according to RAE rules.
What are common idioms or expressions with "dar"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Darse cuenta de" which means "To realize" (e.g. "Me di cuenta del error muy tarde.").
How can I practice and memorize "dar" conjugations? ▾
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