Learning Spanish One Verb at a Time. Dar- to Give. Present + Subjunctive.

 

Learning Spanish

One Verb at a Time

Dar - to Give


Simple Present + Present Subjunctive.




Current moment - Habits - Facts


Remember that the present simple is used to express a habitual action or one that is happening at the moment.


I give you a hug. Te doy un abrazo. 



I give my son a kiss. Le doy un beso a mi hijo.



She gives me a gift. Ella me da un regalo.



We welcome our guests. Le damos la bienvenida a nuestros invitados.



We shake hands. Nos damos la mano.



Can you give me some advice? ¿Me das un consejo? 



Can you feed the dog? ¿Le das de comer al perro?



Every afternoon, they take a walk in the park. Todas las tardes, ellos dan un paseo por el parque.



You guys better take a break. Ustedes mejor se dan un respiro.



I take a shower. Yo me doy una ducha.




Give me your hand, please. Dame la mano, por favor.



Can you help me, please? ¿Me das una mano, por favor?




Subjunctive: Present & Future



The present subjunctive is used to express a desire, a doubt, a recommendation, a need or an assumption.




Quiero que me des un abrazo. I want you to give me a hug.



I hope you give your grandmother a kiss. Espero que le des un beso a tu abuela.



I don't like you giving me orders. No me gusta que me des órdenes.



It's important that we set a good example for our children. Es importante que les demos un buen ejemplo a nuestros hijos.



I doubt they will give us permission. Dudo que nos den el permiso.



It would be better if you gave me some advice. Sería mejor que me dieras un consejo.



It is possible that they will feed the cat. Es posible que le den de comer al gato.



I recommend that you give yourselves some time to think. Recomiendo que se den un tiempo para pensar.



You need to hurry. Es necesario que te des prisa.



Even if you give me all the money in the world, I won't be happy. Aunque me des todo el dinero del mundo, no voy a ser feliz.



Some more phrases using Dar


¿Me das un vaso de agua? Can I have a glass of water?



Don't give the matter any more thought. No le des más vueltas al asunto.



I'm very sorry you're sick. Me da mucha pena que estés enfermo.



Can I give you a ride? ¿Te doy un aventón?



Should I give you something else? ¿Debo darle algo más?



It's important that you give each other lots of love. Es importante que se den mucho amor.



I want you to give me a chance to show you what I can do. Quiero que me den la oportunidad de demostrarles lo que puedo hacer.



I doubt they will give me the job. Dudo que me den el trabajo.



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