deme
“deme” means “Give me” in Spanish (Formal command to a person you address as 'usted').
Give me
Also: Hand me
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Deme un vaso de agua, por favor.
A1Give me a glass of water, please.
Si no le gusta, deme el recibo y le devuelvo el dinero.
A2If you don't like it, give me the receipt and I will give you the money back.
Deme su número para llamarle mañana.
A2Give me your number so I can call you tomorrow.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: deme
Question 1 of 2
Which of these requests is the most polite and formal way to ask a shop clerk for a brochure?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'deme' is a modern Spanish construction combining the verb *dar* (to give), which comes directly from the Latin verb *dare*, with the pronoun *me* (me).
First recorded: The structure of attaching pronouns to affirmative commands dates back to early Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'deme' and 'dame'?
'Deme' is the formal way to say 'give me,' used when addressing someone as *usted* (like a boss, a stranger, or an elder). 'Dame' is the informal way, used with people you address as *tú* (friends, family, children).
Why does 'deme' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is necessary because when you attach pronouns to a one-syllable verb command, the stress needs to be marked to stay on the original syllable. If the accent were missing, the stress would shift to the last syllable (de-MÉ), which is incorrect.