dámela
DAH-meh-lah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Si tienes la llave, dámela ahora.
A1If you have the key, give it to me now.
Esa es mi manzana, ¡dámela!
A1That is my apple, give it to me!
No quiero esperar por mi mochila; dámela ya.
A2I don't want to wait for my backpack; give it to me already.
💡 Grammar Points
Three Words in One
This word is a 'sandwich' of three parts: 'dá' (the command to give), 'me' (to me), and 'la' (the thing being given, which must be a feminine word like 'la pelota' or 'la mano').
The Accent Mark
We add an accent to the 'á' because when we stick 'me' and 'la' to the end, the word gets longer, and we need the accent to make sure the stress stays on the original 'give' part of the word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'la' for Everything
Mistake: "Dámela (referring to a book/el libro)."
Correction: Use 'dámelo' for masculine objects like 'el libro' and 'dámela' only for feminine ones like 'la pluma'.
Pronoun Order
Mistake: "Dá-la-me"
Correction: The person receiving ('me') always comes before the object being given ('la').
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this only with friends, family, or people your own age. If you are talking to a boss or a stranger, use 'démela' to be more polite.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dámela
Question 1 of 2
If someone asks for 'la sal' (the salt), which should you say as you hand it to them?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I say 'me la da' instead?
Yes, but only if you are making a statement like 'He gives it to me.' When you are giving a direct command to someone, the pronouns must be stuck to the end: 'Dámela'.
Why is there an accent on the 'a'?
Spanish rules say that if you add pronouns to a verb and it becomes three or more syllables, you usually need an accent to keep the original sound of the verb.