da
/da/
he/she gives
Da (he/she/it gives): She gives the apple to the child.
da(Verb)
he/she gives
?action of giving something
,it gives
?an object or situation provides something
,you give
?formal 'you' (usted)
he/she provides
?offering something needed
,it overlooks
?e.g., a window facing the street
,it produces
?e.g., a tree produces fruit
📝 In Action
Ella siempre me da buenos consejos.
A1She always gives me good advice.
Mi ventana da a la calle principal.
B1My window overlooks the main street.
El sol da luz y calor.
A2The sun gives light and heat.
¿Usted da clases los sábados?
A2Do you (formal) teach classes on Saturdays?
💡 Grammar Points
Who is 'da' for?
'Da' is the form of the verb 'dar' (to give) you use for a single person or thing: 'he', 'she', 'it', or the formal 'you' (usted). Example: 'El sol da calor' (The sun gives heat).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'da' and 'das'
Mistake: "Mi amigo das buenos consejos."
Correction: Mi amigo da buenos consejos. Remember: 'das' with an 's' is for 'tú' (you, informal). 'Da' without an 's' is for he, she, it, or the formal you.
⭐ Usage Tips
More than just 'giving'
Spanish uses 'da' in many expressions where English uses a different verb. For example, 'me da miedo' means 'it scares me' (literally, 'it gives me fear'), and 'da a la calle' means 'it faces the street'.
Da (give!): This image depicts the informal command 'give' (tú command).
📝 In Action
¡Da un paso adelante!
A2Take one step forward!
Por favor, da de comer al perro.
B1Please, feed the dog.
¡Dámelo!
A2Give it to me!
💡 Grammar Points
Giving a Command to 'Tú'
'Da' is the short, direct command form you use with 'tú' (the informal 'you'). It's how you tell a friend to 'give' something. Example: '¡Da las gracias!' (Say thank you!).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Command vs. Statement
Mistake: "Tú da el libro."
Correction: For a command, just say '¡Da el libro!'. For a statement describing an action, you need the 's': 'Tú das el libro' (You give the book).
⭐ Usage Tips
Attaching Words to Commands
When telling someone to give something to someone or to give it, you attach those little words right to the end of 'da'. For example, 'da' + 'me' + 'lo' becomes 'dámelo' (give it to me). Notice the accent mark that gets added to keep the stress in the right place!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: da
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is a command telling a friend to do something?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'da' and 'dé'?
'Da' is the informal command you use with 'tú' (a friend, family member). '¡Da!' means 'Give!'. 'Dé' (with an accent) is the formal command you use with 'usted' (a stranger, a boss). It's also a special form used for wishes and doubts, like in 'Espero que me dé el libro' (I hope he gives me the book).
Why is 'da' used in 'me da miedo'?
In Spanish, many feelings and sensations are expressed as something that 'gives' you that feeling. So, 'it gives me fear' (me da miedo) is the natural way to say 'it scares me'. You'll see this with other words too, like 'me da hambre' (it makes me hungry) or 'me da pena' (it makes me sad/embarrassed).