In beginner Spanish classes, a question arose about the usage of the verb DAR. Here is some information on the topic.
DAR (to give) is one of the most commonly used verbs in Spanish. Some of the most frequently used expressions with it are:
Irregular conjugations:
- Presente de Indicativo: doy, das, da, damos, dais, dan
- Pretérito Indefinido: di, diste, dio, dismos, distéis, dieron
- Imperfecto de Subjuntivo: diera, dieras, diera, dieramos, dieráis, dieran
dar la bienvenida – I welcome, I greet;
dar ánimo – I encourage;
dar a luz – I give birth;
dar las gracias = agradecer – I thank;
dar permiso = permitir – I allow;
dar la mano a alguien – I shake hands with someone;
dar el pésame – I express my condolences;
dar un golpe = golpear – I hit;
dar una patata – I kick;
dar una vuelta = pasear – I take a walk;
dar a (la calle, al sur, ….) – I face, I overlook (for a building, room, …)
dar en el blanco = acertar – I hit the target;
dar en la trampa – I fall into a trap;
dar de bruces – I fall face first;
me da igual – it's all the same to me;
me da pena – I feel sad; I feel sorry;
me da miedo = tener miedo – I am afraid;