damos
“damos” means “we give” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we give, we are giving
Also: we hand over
📝 In Action
Damos los regalos a los niños en Navidad.
A1We give the presents to the children on Christmas.
Si damos la vuelta, llegaremos más rápido.
A2If we turn around, we will arrive faster. (Note: 'dar la vuelta' is a common phrase)
Nosotros siempre damos las gracias.
A1We always say thank you (literally: We always give thanks).
we pay attention, we perform
Also: we yield/produce
📝 In Action
Damos mucha importancia a la puntualidad.
B1We place a lot of importance on punctuality.
Los árboles de nuestro jardín damos mucho fruto este año.
B2The trees in our garden are yielding a lot of fruit this year. (Used less commonly with 'nosotros' unless referring to a group of people/plants, but demonstrates the meaning)
Damos un discurso al final de la ceremonia.
B1We give/deliver a speech at the end of the ceremony.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: damos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'damos' in the context of realizing something?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb 'dar' comes directly from the Latin verb 'dare', meaning 'to give'. It is one of the oldest and most fundamental verbs in the language, which is why it maintains some ancient irregularities.
First recorded: Before 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'damos' (we give) regular, but 'doy' (I give) is irregular?
'Dar' is classified as an irregular verb, but the good news is that 'damos' (we) and 'dais' (you all in Spain) follow the standard '-ar' ending pattern. The irregularity is concentrated in the 'yo' form ('doy') and the special forms used for wishes and commands (subjunctive).
How do I know if 'damos' means 'we give' or if it's part of a set phrase?
Look at the word immediately following 'damos'. If it's a direct object (like 'dinero' or 'regalos'), it means 'we give'. If it's a common noun like 'paseo' (walk) or 'abrazo' (hug), it's probably a set phrase where 'dar' takes on a different meaning, often similar to 'to take' or 'to perform'.