gave
BrE /ɡeɪv/ AmE /ɡeɪv/
verb en → es
past gave pp given
to give something to someone or provide it for them
dar, proporcionar, ofrecer
- give somebody/something to somebody
Collocations give a gift · give advice
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She gave the book to her friend.
Ella dio el libro a su amiga.
to allow or permit someone to do something
permitir, dejar que
- give somebody permission to do something
Collocations give permission · give leave
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The teacher gave us permission to go home early.
El profesor nos dio permiso para irnos a casa temprano.
to cause something or make it happen
causar, provocar
- give rise to
Collocations give rise to problems · give cause for concern
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The situation gave rise to many questions.
La situación dio lugar a muchas preguntas.
to pay for something or someone
pagar por, costear
- give somebody/something money
Collocations give a donation · give support
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He gave the charity $50.
Él dio al caritativo 50 dólares.
to exchange something for something else, often in a shop or store
canjear, intercambiar
- give something for something
Collocations give an old item for a new one · give money for goods
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I gave my old phone for a new model.
Duje mi teléfono viejo por un modelo nuevo.
to present something formally or officially to someone
entregar, presentar
- give a speech
Collocations give an award · give a lecture
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The mayor gave the prize to the winner.
El alcalde entregó el premio al ganador.
to show or display something
mostrar, exhibir
- give a performance
Collocations give a demonstration · give a concert
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The band gave an amazing performance.
La banda dio un espectáculo increíble.
to teach or instruct someone in something
enseñar, instruir
- give a lesson
Collocations give a class · give a lecture
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The teacher gave the students an important lesson.
El profesor dio a los estudiantes una lección importante.