dame
“dame” means “give me” in Spanish (making a request).
give me
Also: hand me, tell me
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Dame el libro, por favor.
A1Give me the book, please.
Dame un minuto, ya casi termino.
A2Give me a minute, I'm almost done.
Si tienes frío, dame la mano.
A2If you're cold, give me your hand.
Dame tu opinión sincera.
B1Give me your honest opinion.
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Quick Quiz: dame
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How would you ask a friend (tú) to give you the keys?
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A combination of 'da', the command form of the verb 'dar' from Latin 'dare' (to give), and 'me', the pronoun from Latin 'me' (me/to me).
First recorded: This combined form has been used since Old Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'dame' and 'darme'?
'Dame' is a command: 'Give me!' You use it to tell someone what to do. 'Darme' is the base form, meaning 'to give me'. You use it after other verbs, like in '¿Puedes darme el libro?' (Can you give me the book?).
How do I say 'give it to me'?
You add another little word, 'lo' (it), to the end: 'dámelo'. Notice that an accent mark is added to keep the stress on the 'da' part.
Is 'dame' polite?
It's direct and informal. With friends and family, it's perfectly normal. In other situations, like at a store or with someone you don't know, it's always a good idea to add 'por favor' (please) to be more polite. For extra politeness or formality, you can use '¿Me puede dar...?' (Can you give me...?).