dar
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “dar” mean in English?
to give
Example sentences
¿Me das el libro?
Will you give me the book?
Doy una vuelta.
I'm taking a stroll.
Le doy las gracias.
I thank him/her.
How to use it
Dar means 'to give'. Irregular 1sg doy. Often appears in idioms — dar la mano (shake hands), dar las gracias (say thanks), dar a + place (face onto).
Common mistake
Don't say 'doy gracias' for 'I say thanks' — use 'doy las gracias' (with article). Many dar idioms keep the article.