How to Say "we give" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we give” is “damos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Damos los regalos a los niños en Navidad.
We give the presents to the children on Christmas.
Si damos la vuelta, llegaremos más rápido.
If we turn around, we will arrive faster. (Note: 'dar la vuelta' is a common phrase)
Nosotros siempre damos las gracias.
We always say thank you (literally: We always give thanks).
Using 'damos' with Indirect Objects
Since 'dar' is a giving verb, it often uses two pronouns: one for the thing being given (direct object) and one for the person receiving it (indirect object). Example: 'Le damos el libro' (We give the book to him/her).
Confusing 'Damos' and 'Demos'
Mistake: “Using 'damos' when expressing a wish or command for the 'we' form (e.g., 'Ojalá damos').”
Correction: Use 'demos' (the special form for wishes/commands): 'Ojalá demos un buen ejemplo' (I hope we set a good example).
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