dió
/dee-OH/
he/she/it gave
The image shows a past action: He/she/it gave (dió) the apple.
dió(Verb)
he/she/it gave
?simple past action of giving
,you gave
?formal singular simple past
he/she/it handed over
?physical transfer
📝 In Action
Mi jefe me dió el día libre ayer.
A1My boss gave me the day off yesterday.
Ella le dió su chaqueta porque hacía frío.
A1She gave him her jacket because it was cold.
Usted dió la respuesta correcta en el examen.
A2You (formal) gave the correct answer on the exam.
💡 Grammar Points
Simple Past Tense
'Dió' tells you that the action of giving started and finished completely at a specific moment in the past. This is the simple past (or preterite) tense.
Irregularity Alert
The verb 'dar' is irregular in the simple past. Notice that 'dió' (he/she/you gave) is spelled with an accent mark on the 'o' to maintain its sound and distinguish it from other words.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Simple Past and Imperfect
Mistake: "Using 'daba' instead of 'dió' for a single, completed action."
Correction: 'Dió' is for a finished action ('She gave me a book'). 'Daba' (the imperfect) is for repeated or ongoing actions in the past ('She used to give me books').
⭐ Usage Tips
Required Accent Mark
Always include the accent mark on the 'o' (dió). Without it, the word is not the verb form you intend.
The planting of the seed resulted in (dió) a beautiful flower.
dió(Verb)
he/she/it resulted in
?outcome or consequence
,he/she/it caused
?to be the origin of something
he/she/it produced
?yield or output
📝 In Action
La investigación dió resultados muy prometedores.
B1The investigation yielded very promising results.
El accidente dió un susto enorme a los vecinos.
B1The accident caused a huge scare for the neighbors.
La crisis económica dió origen a nuevas protestas.
B2The economic crisis gave rise to new protests.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Giving
When 'dió' is used with abstract nouns (like 'miedo,' 'pena,' 'susto'), it means 'caused' or 'generated' that feeling or outcome.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Origen'
The phrase 'dió origen a' (gave origin to) is a very common way to say 'started' or 'caused the beginning of' something.
The bell struck (dió) loudly, sending sound waves across the air.
dió(Verb)
he/she/it struck
?referring to a clock or bell ringing
,he/she/it hit/kicked
?physical contact, often followed by a body part
he/she/it faced/looked onto
?referring to a window or building orientation (dar a)
📝 In Action
El reloj de la torre dió las tres en punto.
B2The tower clock struck three o'clock.
El niño le dió una patada al balón.
B2The child gave (or delivered) a kick to the ball.
La ventana dió al jardín, no a la calle.
C1The window faced the garden, not the street. (Past tense of 'dar a')
💡 Grammar Points
Clocks and Time
When talking about the hour striking on a clock, we use 'dar' in the simple past: 'Dió las...' (It struck...).
⭐ Usage Tips
Physical Actions
In Spanish, we often use 'dar' + a noun (like 'patada' or 'golpe') where English just uses a verb ('to kick' or 'to hit'). 'Le dió un golpe' literally means 'He gave him a hit.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'dió' to mean 'caused' or 'resulted in'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dió' the same as 'di'?
No. Both are simple past forms of 'dar,' but they refer to different people. 'Dió' means 'he/she/it gave' or 'you (formal) gave.' 'Di' means 'I gave.'
Can I use 'dió' to talk about something happening over a long period?
Generally, no. 'Dió' is the simple past, used for actions completed at a specific point (e.g., 'yesterday'). For actions that were ongoing or habitual in the past, you should use the imperfect form, 'daba' (he/she/it was giving/used to give).