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“Dar” (to give) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Dar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Dar is used to give orders or make requests, for example Dame el libro. (Give me the book.)

Dar is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

How to Use Dar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Dar generally means to give, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To give: The most common meaning, for example, Dame el libro (Give me the book).

To hit or strike: Used colloquially, for example, Dale un puñetazo (Hit him with your fist).

To have sex: A vulgar usage, for example, Dámela (Have sex with me, crude).

To start or begin: For example, Dale al motor (Start the engine).

To apply force: For example, Dale con fuerza (Apply force to it).

To express agreement: For example, Dale, tienes razón (Okay, you’re right).

Real Life Examples of Dar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Da un paso adelante! (Take a step forward!)

Por favor, dé su nombre y dirección. (Please state your name and address.)

¡Demos un aplauso al orador! (Let’s give the speaker a round of applause!)

No den demasiada información personal en línea. (Don’t give out too much personal information online.)

¡Da lo mejor de ti en el trabajo! (Give your best effort at work!)

Por favor, dé un ejemplo de lo que quiere decir. (Please give an example of what you mean.)

¡Demos la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos vecinos! (Let’s welcome our new neighbors!)

No den por sentado que todos piensan como ustedes. (Don’t take for granted that everyone thinks like you.)

¡Da un paseo por el parque! (Take a walk through the park!)

Por favor, dé sus comentarios sobre el proyecto. (Please give your feedback on the project.)

¡Demos un brindis por el éxito del equipo! (Let’s toast to the team’s success!)

No den demasiada importancia a los rumores. (Don’t give too much importance to rumors.)

¡Da lo mejor de ti en tus estudios! (Give your best in your studies!)

Por favor, dé su opinión sincera. (Please give your honest opinion.)

¡Demos una cálida bienvenida a los invitados! (Let’s give the guests a warm welcome!)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.