dan
“dan” means “they give” in Spanish (When talking about a group of people giving something.).
they give, you give
Also: they provide, they throw, they produce
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Mis padres me dan regalos en mi cumpleaños.
A1My parents give me gifts on my birthday.
Ustedes siempre dan buenos consejos.
A2You all always give good advice.
Los árboles dan sombra en el parque.
B1The trees provide shade in the park.
Las ventanas dan a la calle principal.
B2The windows face the main street.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: dan
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Which sentence correctly uses 'dan' to mean 'You all (formal) provide'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb 'dare', which also meant 'to give'. It's a very old and fundamental word that hasn't changed much over thousands of years.
First recorded: Derived from Latin, present since Old Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'dan' and 'dais'?
'Dan' is used for 'ellos/ellas' (they) and 'ustedes' (you all, formal). 'Dais' is used for 'vosotros' (you all, informal), which is common in Spain but not in Latin America.
Is 'dan' ever used for a single person?
No, 'dan' is always for a group of people (they) or when speaking to a group (you all). For a single person, you would use 'da', as in 'Él da' (He gives) or 'Usted da' (You, formal, give).