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to give
01
dar
to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep
Ditransitive: to give sb sth | to give sth to sb
Ejemplos
The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.
El bibliotecario me dio un libro para pedir prestado para mi investigación.
She gave me a key to access the storage room.
Ella me dio una llave para acceder al almacén.
1.1
dar
to exchange money for a service or product
Transitive: to give a sum of money
Ejemplos
He gave a substantial amount to purchase tickets for the concert.
Él dio una cantidad sustancial para comprar boletos para el concierto.
I 'll give the entrance fee for the amusement park when we arrive.
Yo daré la entrada para el parque de atracciones cuando lleguemos.
1.2
dar
to administer a remedy or drug
Transitive: to give a medicine
Ditransitive: to give sb a medicine | to give a medicine to sb
Ejemplos
The nurse will give the patient a dose of pain medication to alleviate discomfort.
La enfermera administrará al paciente una dosis de medicamento para el dolor para aliviar las molestias.
The doctor decided to give antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
El médico decidió administrar antibióticos para tratar la infección bacteriana.
02
dar
to provide something for someone
Ditransitive: to give sb sth | to give sth to sb
Transitive: to give sth
Ejemplos
The bakery is known for giving free samples of their new pastries.
La panadería es conocida por dar muestras gratuitas de sus nuevos pasteles.
She gave me a ride to the airport when my car broke down.
Ella me dio un aventón al aeropuerto cuando mi coche se descompuso.
2.1
dar
to guess how long something will last
Ditransitive: to give sth an amount of time
Ejemplos
The mechanic gave the old car about a year before it would need major repairs.
El mecánico le dio al coche viejo aproximadamente un año antes de que necesitara reparaciones importantes.
Despite treatment efforts, the veterinarian gave the elderly dog just a couple of months due to health issues.
A pesar de los esfuerzos de tratamiento, el veterinario dio al perro anciano solo un par de meses debido a problemas de salud.
2.2
dar
to dedicate energy, time, etc. to something or someone
Ditransitive: to give a task or activity one's time or energy | to give one's time or energy to a task or activity | to give one's time or energy to do sth
Ejemplos
The artist gave countless hours to perfecting each detail of the masterpiece.
El artista dedicó incontables horas para perfeccionar cada detalle de la obra maestra.
She decided to give her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.
Ella decidió dedicar sus fines de semana a ser voluntaria en el refugio de animales local.
2.3
dar
to grant a score to someone or something
Ditransitive: to give sb/sth a score or rating
Ejemplos
The teacher gave the student's presentation a perfect score.
El profesor dio una puntuación perfecta a la presentación del estudiante.
The movie critic gave the film a five-star rating for its exceptional storytelling.
El crítico de cine dio a la película una calificación de cinco estrellas por su narrativa excepcional.
2.4
dar
to sentence a person to a certain punishment or penalty
Ditransitive: to give sb a penalty | to give a penalty to sb
Transitive: to give a penalty
Ejemplos
The judge had to give a sentence of community service to the first-time offender.
El juez tuvo que imponer una sentencia de servicio comunitario al infractor por primera vez.
The court decided to give her a fine for the traffic violation.
El tribunal decidió imponerle una multa por la infracción de tráfico.
2.5
dar
to produce a specific result, outcome, or product
Transitive: to give a specific outcome
Ejemplos
Planting in well-fertilized soil will give healthier and more robust plants.
Plantar en un suelo bien fertilizado dará plantas más saludables y robustas.
Skillful craftsmanship gives beautifully crafted furniture.
La habilidad artesanal da muebles bellamente elaborados.
2.6
dar
to make someone have a specific feeling
Ditransitive: to give sb a sensation
Ejemplos
The heartfelt letter she received gave her a sense of warmth and joy.
La carta sincera que recibió le dio una sensación de calidez y alegría.
A brisk morning jog can give you a boost of energy for the day.
Un trote matutino enérgico puede dar un impulso de energía para el día.
2.7
contagiar
to pass a disease or illness to someone else and cause them to become sick or infected
Ditransitive: to give a disease to sb
Ejemplos
The traveler unknowingly gave the virus to fellow passengers on the plane.
El viajero transmitió sin saberlo el virus a los demás pasajeros del avión.
The infected person gave the flu to several coworkers by coming to work while contagious.
La persona infectada dio la gripe a varios compañeros de trabajo al venir a trabajar mientras era contagiosa.
03
[palabra ficticia]
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to give sth
Ditransitive: to give sth sth
Ejemplos
The car gave a sudden jerk when it hit a pothole.
El coche dio un tirón repentino cuando golpeó un bache.
He took the guitar and gave it a strum to test the sound.
Tomó la guitarra y dio un rasgueo para probar el sonido.
04
dar
to tell someone something from another person
Ditransitive: to give sb a message | to give a message to sb
Ejemplos
I 'll give your message to Tom when I meet him for lunch.
Le daré tu mensaje a Tom cuando me encuentre con él para almorzar.
Please give my apologies to Mary if I do n't make it to the party.
Por favor, transmite mis disculpas a Mary si no llego a la fiesta.
05
dar
to make a particular sound
Transitive: to give a sound or reaction
Ejemplos
Startled by the sudden noise, she gave a scream.
Sorprendida por el ruido repentino, ella dio un grito.
As the baby woke up, he gave a loud cry for attention.
Cuando el bebé se despertó, dio un grito fuerte para llamar la atención.
06
poner con
to let someone contact a particular person on the phone
Ditransitive: to give sb to sb
Ejemplos
Let me give you to my colleague who can provide more information on that topic.
Permítame pasarle a mi colega que puede proporcionarle más información sobre ese tema.
Please wait a moment, and I will give you to the right department.
Por favor, espere un momento, y le pasaré al departamento correcto.
07
ceder
to curve or stretch because of pressure
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The spring mattress gives a little under the weight, providing a comfortable sleep surface.
El colchón de muelles cede un poco bajo el peso, proporcionando una superficie cómoda para dormir.
The flexible material of the yoga mat gives slightly, allowing for better traction during exercises.
El material flexible de la esterilla de yoga cede ligeramente, permitiendo una mejor tracción durante los ejercicios.
7.1
ceder
to be willing to compromise or adjust one's position by giving up some demands
Intransitive
Ejemplos
In negotiations, both parties need to give a little to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
En las negociaciones, ambas partes necesitan dar un poco para llegar a un acuerdo mutuamente beneficioso.
To resolve the conflict, each side must be willing to give on certain points.
Para resolver el conflicto, cada parte debe estar dispuesta a ceder en ciertos puntos.
08
dar
(of a referee or umpire) to decide if a player or ball is out or offside during a game
Transitive: to give a decision
Ejemplos
The referee had to give a quick decision on whether the soccer player was offside.
El árbitro tuvo que dar una decisión rápida sobre si el jugador de fútbol estaba en fuera de juego.
The chess referee will give a decision on whether the move is legal.
El árbitro de ajedrez dará una decisión sobre si el movimiento es legal.
8.1
conceder, validar
(in sports) to declare that a goal has been fairly and legitimately scored
Transitive: to give a goal
Ejemplos
The goal judge raised the flag to give the goal, signaling a successful shot into the net.
El juez de gol levantó la bandera para dar el gol, señalando un tiro exitoso en la red.
Despite the protests from the opposing team, the referee was quick to give the goal.
A pesar de las protestas del equipo contrario, el árbitro fue rápido en otorgar el gol.
09
organizar, dar
to host or organize a party, event, gathering, or similar social occasion
Transitive: to give a social event
Ejemplos
As a tradition, the family gives a holiday gathering every Christmas Eve.
Como tradición, la familia organiza una reunión navideña cada Nochebuena.
We 're planning to give a farewell dinner for our colleague who is leaving the company.
Estamos planeando dar una cena de despedida para nuestro colega que está dejando la empresa.
10
dar, hacer
to convey a message, emotion, or signal through a physical gesture, such as with the hand, face, or body
Transitive: to give a message or signal
Ejemplos
She gave a nod of approval when she liked the idea.
Ella dio un asentimiento de aprobación cuando le gustó la idea.
Joel gave a wink to let me know he was joking.
Joel hizo un guiño para hacerme saber que estaba bromeando.
11
dar, regalar
to transfer or offer something, such as a present, donation, or assistance, to someone voluntarily.
Transitive: to give sth
Ditransitive: to give sth to sb | to give sb sth
Ejemplos
He decided to give her a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
Decidió darle un hermoso collar por su cumpleaños.
She always gives thoughtful presents that reflect the recipient's interests.
Ella siempre da regalos considerados que reflejan los intereses del destinatario.
12
dar, proporcionar
to share information or details with someone
Ditransitive: to give sb information or details
Transitive: to give information or details
Ejemplos
The witness gave a detailed account of the events leading to the accident.
El testigo dio un relato detallado de los eventos que condujeron al accidente.
She gave valuable insights into the market trends during the business meeting.
Ella dio valiosas perspectivas sobre las tendencias del mercado durante la reunión de negocios.
13
otorgar, dar
to formally grant approval for a marriage, typically a father approving his daughter's marriage
Transitive: to give one's daughter
Ejemplos
The father proudly gave his daughter in marriage to the man she loved.
El padre orgullosamente dio a su hija en matrimonio al hombre que ella amaba.
The king decided to give his daughter in marriage to the prince of a neighboring kingdom.
El rey decidió dar a su hija en matrimonio al príncipe de un reino vecino.
14
atribuir, otorgar
to attribute in thought or speech
Transitive: to give credit or recognition
Ditransitive: to give credit or recognition to sb
Ejemplos
She would often give credit to her team for the project's success.
Ella atribuía a menudo el éxito del proyecto a su equipo.
Please give praise to those who contributed to the event's organization.
Por favor, da elogios a quienes contribuyeron a la organización del evento.
15
ceder, romperse
to suddenly break or move due to pressure or weight
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The door finally gave under the force of the strong wind.
La puerta finalmente cedió bajo la fuerza del viento fuerte.
The overloaded shelf gave, and books tumbled to the floor.
La estantería sobrecargada cedió, y los libros cayeron al suelo.
16
entregarse, conceder
to agree to engage in sexual intercourse with someone
Ditransitive: to give oneself to one's partner
Ejemplos
He decided to give himself to the woman he loved, marking a significant step in their relationship.
Decidió entregarse a la mujer que amaba, marcando un paso significativo en su relación.
In a gesture of deep affection, she gave herself to her long-time partner.
En un gesto de profundo afecto, ella se entregó a su compañero de mucho tiempo.
17
mostrar, demostrar
to behave toward someone in a manner that reflects a specific attitude or feeling
Ditransitive: to give sb an attitude or feeling | to give an attitude or feeling to sb
Ejemplos
The employee gives unwavering loyalty to the company, always going above and beyond.
El empleado muestra una lealtad inquebrantable hacia la empresa, siempre yendo más allá.
Children often give their parents unconditional love and respect.
Los niños a menudo dan a sus padres amor y respeto incondicionales.
18
dar, realizar
to perform something in a public setting
Transitive: to give a performance or speech
Ejemplos
The author will be giving a book reading at the local bookstore next week.
El autor dará una lectura de libro en la librería local la próxima semana.
The scientist will be giving a keynote address at the international conference.
El científico dará un discurso de apertura en la conferencia internacional.
19
dar, conceder
to provide someone with the permission or opportunity to do something
Ditransitive: to give sb permission or opportunity
Ejemplos
The manager gave the team permission to work from home when necessary.
El manager dio al equipo permiso para trabajar desde casa cuando sea necesario.
The teacher gave students the opportunity to present their projects in class.
El profesor dio a los estudiantes la oportunidad de presentar sus proyectos en clase.
20
dar, proporcionar
to provide someone with instructions as to what they should do
Ditransitive: to give sb instructions
Ejemplos
The commander gave the troops orders to hold their positions until further notice.
El comandante dio a las tropas la orden de mantener sus posiciones hasta nuevo aviso.
The chef gave the kitchen staff clear directions for preparing the special menu.
El chef dio instrucciones claras al personal de cocina para preparar el menú especial.
21
causar, provocar
to create problems or difficulties for someone
Ditransitive: to give sb problems
Ejemplos
The unexpected change in plans gave the team problems in meeting the deadline.
El cambio inesperado en los planes dio al equipo problemas para cumplir con el plazo.
His lack of preparation gave him difficulties during the exam.
Su falta de preparación le dio dificultades durante el examen.
22
dar, asignar
to assign someone with a particular job, task, etc.
Ditransitive: to give sb a task
Ejemplos
The manager gave each team member a project to complete by the end of the week.
El gerente dio a cada miembro del equipo un proyecto para completar antes del final de la semana.
The teacher gave the students a challenging homework assignment to test their understanding.
El profesor dio a los estudiantes una tarea desafiante para evaluar su comprensión.
23
dar, aportar
to add or improve a specific quality in someone or something
Ditransitive: to give sb/sth a specific quality
Ejemplos
His kindness gives his personality an endearing charm.
Su amabilidad da a su personalidad un encanto entrañable.
The vibrant colors of the artwork give the room a lively and energetic atmosphere.
Los colores vibrantes de la obra de arte dan a la habitación una atmósfera animada y enérgica.
24
conceder, dar
to allow someone a specified amount of time for a task or obligation
Ditransitive: to give sb an amount of time
Ejemplos
The teacher gave the students an extra hour to complete the exam.
El profesor dio a los estudiantes una hora extra para completar el examen.
Could you give me a moment to gather my thoughts before answering?
¿Podrías darme un momento para ordenar mis pensamientos antes de responder?
25
dar, hacer
to initiate a telephone conversation with someone by making a phone call
Ditransitive: to give sb a call
Ejemplos
After the meeting, I 'll give you a call to discuss the project details.
Después de la reunión, te daré una llamada para discutir los detalles del proyecto.
If you have any questions, feel free to give me a ring, and we can chat about it.
Si tienes alguna pregunta, no dudes en darme un toque, y podemos hablar de ello.
26
presentar, dar
to introduce or present a speaker or entertainer
Ditransitive: to give an audience a speaker or entertainer
Ejemplos
Ladies and gentlemen, for your enjoyment tonight, I give you the talented singer, Sarah Williams!
Damas y caballeros, para su disfrute esta noche, les presento a la talentosa cantante, Sarah Williams.
To kick off our event, I am pleased to give you our keynote speaker, Professor Johnson.
Para comenzar nuestro evento, me complace presentarles a nuestro orador principal, el profesor Johnson.
27
emitir, pronunciar
to deliver a judgment or verdict with authority
Transitive: to give a decision or verdict
Ejemplos
After carefully considering the evidence, the jury gave their unanimous verdict.
Después de considerar cuidadosamente la evidencia, el jurado emitió su veredicto unánime.
After a thorough investigation, the committee gave its decision on the matter.
Después de una investigación exhaustiva, el comité dio su decisión sobre el asunto.
28
rendirse, ceder
to admit defeat or surrender
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Faced with overwhelming odds, the general decided to give and avoid further casualties.
Ante abrumadoras probabilidades, el general decidió rendirse y evitar más bajas.
The boxer, realizing he could n't continue the fight, raised his hands to give.
El boxeador, al darse cuenta de que no podía continuar la pelea, levantó las manos para rendirse.
29
dar, asignar
to assign a name to someone or something
Ditransitive: to give sth a name or title | to give a name or title to sth
Ejemplos
She decided to give the new puppy the name " Charlie. "
Ella decidió dar al nuevo cachorro el nombre de "Charlie".
The teacher asked the students to give titles to their creative writing pieces.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que dieran títulos a sus piezas de escritura creativa.
Give
01
elasticidad, resorte
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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given
giver
giving
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