das
/dass/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tú siempre me das buenos consejos.
A1You always give me good advice.
¿Me das un vaso de agua, por favor?
A1Can you give me a glass of water, please?
Si me das tu número, te llamo más tarde.
A2If you give me your number, I'll call you later.
💡 Grammar Points
Who Are You Talking To? ('tú')
'Das' is the form of 'dar' (to give) you use when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member. This is the informal 'you' that's common in Spain and most of Latin America.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Special 'yo' Form
Mistake: "Yo do..."
Correction: The correct form is 'Yo doy'. The verb 'dar' is a bit tricky, and its form for 'I' is one you just have to memorize: 'Yo doy' (I give).
⭐ Usage Tips
'Dar' is More Than Just 'Giving'
Spanish uses 'dar' in many expressions where English uses a different verb. For example, 'dar un paseo' means 'to take a walk,' not 'to give a walk.' Listen for these common phrases to sound more natural!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: das
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'das'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'das' and not 'dás' with an accent?
Great question! 'Das' is a one-syllable word. In Spanish, one-syllable words generally don't have an accent mark unless it's needed to tell it apart from another identical word (like 'tú' for 'you' vs. 'tu' for 'your'). Since there's no other 'das' to get confused with, it doesn't need an accent.
Is 'das' formal or informal?
'Das' is informal. You use it with the pronoun 'tú', which is for friends, family, and people your age. For someone you don't know, an older person, or in a professional setting, you would use the formal 'usted' form, which is 'da' (Usted da).