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dámelo

DAH-meh-loh

ContractionA1

Give it to me?Informal command addressing 'tú'

Also:Hand it over?Slightly more emphatic request

📝 In Action

Ese bolígrafo es mío, dámelo ahora mismo.

That pen is mine, give it to me right now.

Si ya terminaste de leer el periódico, dámelo, por favor.

If you already finished reading the newspaper, give it to me, please.

Veo la llave. Dámelo para abrir la puerta.

I see the key. Give it to me to open the door.

💡 Grammar Points

Three Words in One!

This word is a command ('da') plus two small helper words attached to the end: 'me' (to me) and 'lo' (it/that thing). It means 'Give [it] [to me]!'

The Accent is Key

When you attach two or more helper words to an affirmative command, you must add an accent mark (dá) to make sure the stress stays on the original verb sound, otherwise it sounds wrong.

Informal Command

This specific form uses the informal 'tú' command of the verb 'dar' (to give). If you were speaking formally to 'usted', the command would change to 'démelo'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the Accent Mark

Mistake: "Damelo"

Correction: Dámelo. If you omit the accent, the stress shifts to the middle syllable ('da-ME-lo') instead of the first ('DAH-meh-loh'), which is incorrect.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using it Politely

Because 'dámelo' is a direct command, always add 'por favor' (please) or a polite introduction to soften the request, especially when speaking to strangers or in professional settings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dámelo

Question 1 of 2

If you wanted to ask your boss (using the formal 'usted') to give you a document, which word would you use?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

dar(to give) - verb

démelo(Give it to me (formal)) - contraction

dánoslo(Give it to us) - contraction

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'dámelo' have an accent mark?

The accent mark is necessary because when you attach two short helper words (pronouns) to a short command like 'da', the natural stress of the word shifts. The accent forces the stress back onto the first syllable ('da-'), which is where the stress should be in the command form.

How do I say 'Give them to me'?

If 'them' refers to masculine items (e.g., books), you would use 'dámelos'. If 'them' refers to feminine items (e.g., keys), you would use 'dámelas'. The ending changes to match the gender and number of the object.