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Conjugation Chart of “Dar” (to give) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Dar”

The Present Subjunctive of dar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about giving something. For example, Es importante que des tu opinión. (It’s important that you give your opinion.)

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

How to Use Dar in the Subjunctive Mood

Dar generally means “to give”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To allow or permit: for example, Que no te den ganas de hacer algo malo (May you not be allowed to do something bad).

To happen or occur: for example, Que se dé la oportunidad de viajar (May the opportunity to travel happen).

To hit or strike: for example, Que no te den un golpe (May you not get hit).

To seem or appear (colloquial): for example, Que me dé que eres un buen tipo (May it seem to me that you’re a good guy).

To care or matter (colloquial): for example, ¡Que te dé! ¡No me importa! (Who cares! I don’t care!)

Real Life Examples of Dar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo dé lo mejor de sí en el partido de fútbol. (I hope my son gives his best in the soccer game.)

Es importante que todos demos un buen ejemplo a los niños. (It’s important that we all set a good example for the children.)

Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno dé prioridad a la educación. (I hope the new government prioritizes education.)

Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que des tu máximo esfuerzo. (To pass the exam, it’s necessary that you give your best effort.)

Aunque no lo creas, me gustaría que dieras una oportunidad a la comida vegetariana. (Even if you don’t believe it, I’d like you to give vegetarian food a chance.)

Sería ideal que todos diéramos un poco de nuestro tiempo para ayudar a los necesitados. (It would be ideal if we all gave some of our time to help those in need.)

Mis padres insisten en que dé mi opinión sobre la nueva casa. (My parents insist that I give my opinion about the new house.)

El entrenador sugirió que diéramos todo en la cancha para ganar el partido. (The coach suggested that we give our all on the field to win the game.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que des los primeros pasos hacia tus metas. (Although it takes effort, it’s important that you take the first steps towards your goals.)

Ojalá que el nuevo jefe dé más oportunidades de crecimiento laboral. (I hope the new boss gives more opportunities for career growth.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es crucial que des un excelente servicio al cliente. (To be successful in business, it’s crucial that you provide excellent customer service.)

Sería genial que dieras una charla motivacional en la empresa. (It would be great if you gave a motivational talk at the company.)

Aunque no sea fácil, es importante que den su máximo esfuerzo en el trabajo. (Although it’s not easy, it’s important that they give their best effort at work.)

Ojalá que los políticos den más importancia a los problemas ambientales. (I hope politicians give more importance to environmental issues.)

Para tener una vida plena, es esencial que demos prioridad a nuestra salud mental. (To have a fulfilling life, it’s essential that we prioritize our mental health.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Dar (to give) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.