Dar Present Tense

Give your Spanish a boost with “dar“! This page is dedicated to exploring this versatile verb in the present tense, featuring a detailed chart, interactive exercises, and real-world examples. “Dar” becomes a key element in your daily Spanish interactions. Discover the world of verbs at Spanish conjugation. Perfect your command of dar conjugation with our resources.

Verb Meaning(s): to give

Verb Chart: Dar Present Tense

Yo

doy

I give
I do give
I am giving

Nosotros

damos

we give
we do give
we are giving

Tú

(Juana, Juan)

das

you give
you do give
you are giving

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

dais

you all give
you all do give
you all are giving

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

da

he/she/you give
he/she/you do give
he/she/you are giving

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

dan

they/you all give
they/you all do give
they/you all are giving

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Present Tense

Dar Present Sentence Examples

1. Yo doy consejos a mis amigos.
I give advice to my friends.
2. ¿Tú das clases de música?
Do you give music lessons?
3. Él da un paseo por el parque.
He takes a walk in the park.
4. Nosotros damos una fiesta para celebrar.
We throw a party to celebrate.
5. Vosotros dais una buena impresión. (Used only in Spain)
You all make a good impression.
6. Ellas dan comida a los necesitados.
They give food to the needy.
7. Ustedes dan su opinión en la junta.
You all give your opinion in the meeting.
8. ¿Da él su asiento a los ancianos en el autobús?
Does he give up his seat to the elderly on the bus?
9. ¿Da ella regalos en los cumpleaños?
Does she give gifts on birthdays?
10. Dan lo mejor de sí mismos en cada proyecto.
They give their best in every project.

Deepen Your Mastery of “Dar” in the Present

Now that you’ve learned how to use dar in the present tense (“doy,” “das”), expand your skills by exploring giving commands with the command tense of dar. To talk about ongoing giving, check out the present progressive of dar. For past completed giving, see the preterite tense of dar. To understand how these fit into all verb patterns, visit our Complete Spanish Verb Guide. Keep practicing—your fluency grows with each step!