The Present Tense of dar is used to express actions happening in the present moment. For example, Doy un regalo a mi madre. (I give a gift to my mother.)

Dar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Dar generally means to give, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To give: This is the most common meaning. For example, Yo doy un regalo a mi madre. (I give a gift to my mother.)

To produce or yield: For example, El árbol da frutos. (The tree yields fruit.)

To hit or strike (colloquial): For example, ¡Dales duro! (Hit them hard!)

To face or overlook: For example, La ventana da al parque. (The window faces/overlooks the park.)

To seem or appear (impersonal): For example, Me da que va a llover. (It seems to me that it’s going to rain.)

To happen or occur: For example, ¿A qué hora da la película? (What time does the movie start?)

To care or matter (colloquial): For example, ¡A mí no me da! (I don’t care!)

To be good at something (colloquial): For example, Ella da para actriz. (She’s good at acting.)

Examples

Examples of Dar in the Present Tense

Yo doy clases de español los lunes y miércoles. (I teach Spanish classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.)

Tú das un buen ejemplo de cómo ser un buen amigo. (You set a good example of how to be a good friend.)

Ella da todo su esfuerzo en el trabajo. (She gives her all at work.)

Nosotros damos la bienvenida a los nuevos vecinos. (We welcome the new neighbors.)

¿Ustedes dan propina en los restaurantes? (Do you tip at restaurants?)

Ellos dan un concierto esta noche. (They are giving a concert tonight.)

Mi mamá da las mejores recomendaciones para libros. (My mom gives the best book recommendations.)

¿Cuánto das por ese reloj? (How much are you offering for that watch?)

El equipo da su máximo esfuerzo en cada partido. (The team gives their best effort in every game.)

Nosotros damos prioridad a la seguridad en el trabajo. (We prioritize safety at work.)

¿Ustedes dan clases particulares? (Do you offer private lessons?)

Ellos dan un descuento a clientes frecuentes. (They offer a discount to frequent customers.)

Yo doy mi opinión sincera cuando me la piden. (I give my honest opinion when asked.)

Tú das un buen ejemplo de perseverancia. (You set a good example of perseverance.)

Ella da un paso adelante para ayudar a los demás. (She takes a step forward to help others.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.