dar present tense conjugation
Dar (to give) in the present tense: doy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: do |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | regular: dáis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Dar is irregular here. 2 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give do, dáis.
Dar in a sentence
- Le doy un regalo a mi madre.I give a gift to my mother.
- Ellos me dieron las gracias.They thanked me.
Irregular yo form 'doy'; irregular preterite 'di, diste, dio...'; often used with indirect objects.
FAQ
What is the present tense of dar?
Dar in the Spanish present tense: yo doy, tú das, él/ella/usted da, nosotros damos, vosotros dais, ellos/ellas/ustedes dan.
Is dar irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 2 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo doy (regular would be do); vosotros dais (regular would be dáis).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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