Memorize “Dar” conjugations in the Preterite (Past) Tense effortlessly. Our unique loop-based audio helps you absorb verb forms naturally—just like native speakers. Tap to play and start memorizing 10x faster now!
Pro Tip: Play the audio on a loop while reviewing the conjugation chart to naturally absorb the correct forms. Try it now!
Conjugation Chart of “Dar” (to give) in the Preterite (Past) Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | di |
| Tú | diste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | dio |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | dimos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | disteis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | dieron |
Why Use Loop-Based Learning
- 🧠 Activates natural language processing in the brain
- 🔄 Makes conjugations feel automatic
- 📝 Reduces mental effort compared to rote memorization
- 💡 Builds fluency through repetition
Unlike traditional methods that rely on memorizing rules and grammar drills, our approach mimics how native speakers naturally acquire language—by hearing patterns repeatedly in context. This activates your brain’s phonological loop, making verb forms feel familiar and automatic.
To learn more about the science behind this technique, read our detailed article: The Neuroscience of Language Learning: How Listening on a Loop Strengthens Your Fluency
Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Dar”
The preterite of dar is used to express when you gave something at a specific moment in the past. For example, when you want to say “I gave her the book for her birthday” – “Le di el libro para su cumpleaños.”
This is an irregular verb in the preterite tense. Despite being a single-syllable verb, it has unique conjugations that must be memorized separately.
How to Use Dar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The Preterite of dar expresses completed actions of giving.
To give: Used for completed acts of giving, for example Di un regalo a mi hermana (I gave a gift to my sister), or Me dieron las llaves ayer (They gave me the keys yesterday).
To provide/offer: Indicates providing something, for example El profesor dio una explicación clara (The teacher gave a clear explanation).
Real Life Examples of Dar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
Me dio un regalo por mi cumpleaños. (He/She gave me a gift for my birthday.)
¿Le diste las llaves a Juan? (Did you give the keys to Juan?)
Di una conferencia ayer. (I gave a lecture yesterday.)
Les dimos la bienvenida a los nuevos estudiantes. (We welcomed the new students.)
Dieron un concierto inolvidable. (They gave an unforgettable concert.)
¿Quién te dio esa información? (Who gave you that information?)
Diste una excelente presentación. (You gave an excellent presentation.)
El profesor nos dio los resultados. (The teacher gave us the results.)
Dimos una fiesta sorpresa. (We gave a surprise party.)
Me dieron la noticia esta mañana. (They gave me the news this morning.)
Le di las gracias por su ayuda. (I gave thanks for their help.)
¿Por qué le diste mi número? (Why did you give them my number?)
El jefe nos dio el día libre. (The boss gave us the day off.)
Dimos nuestro mejor esfuerzo. (We gave our best effort.)
Los artistas dieron una gran actuación. (The artists gave a great performance.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo di | I gave |
| Tú diste | You gave |
| Él / Ella / Usted dio | He / She / You (formal) gave |
| Nosotros / Nosotras dimos | We gave |
| Vosotros / Vosotras disteis | You all gave |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes dieron | They / You all (formal) gave |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.