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4 meanings of the verb to give

Categories: Verbs
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This course is designed for foreign students learning Portuguese and focuses on one of the most versatile verbs in the language: “dar” (to give).
Although its basic meaning is “to give”, in Portuguese the verb dar has several different uses that appear in everyday conversations, idiomatic expressions, and common situations.

🔑 What you will learn:

  • The 4 main meanings of the verb dar in Portuguese.

  • Clear explanations in English with practical examples in Portuguese.

  • Useful phrases for real-life situations.

  • Dialogues to practice listening and speaking.

  • Interactive exercises to reinforce your learning.

Examples you will study:

  1. Dar (to give something)

    • Eu vou dar um presente para a Maria.

  2. Dar (to produce / result in)

    • O filme deu muito dinheiro.

  3. Dar (to hit / to reach / to show a result)

    • O carro deu na árvore. / Isso dá certo.

  4. Dar-se bem/mal (to get along / to succeed / to fail)

    • Ela se deu bem no trabalho.

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What Will You Learn?

  • What will I learn?
  • Understand the four main meanings of the verb "dar" (to give).
  • Use the verb "dar" (to give) correctly in everyday sentences.
  • Recognize common idiomatic expressions using "dar" (to give).
  • Practice conversation through practical dialogues.
  • Develop greater confidence and fluency in speaking Portuguese.

Course Content

The Basic Meaning – To Give Something
Explanation (in English): The most common meaning of dar is “to give” — to offer or hand something to someone.Examples (in Portuguese):Eu vou dar um presente para a Maria. (I will give a gift to Maria.)Ele deu o livro ao professor. (He gave the book to the teacher.)Mini Dialogue:A: Você pode dar o sal, por favor?B: Claro, aqui está.

  • The Basic Meaning – To Give Something

To Result / To Produce
Explanation (in English): Dar can also mean “to result in” or “to produce” an outcome. It often appears in everyday situations.Examples (in Portuguese):O filme deu muito dinheiro. (The movie made a lot of money.)O exame deu positivo. (The test came out positive.)Mini Dialogue:A: O que deu no teste?B: Deu negativo, graças a Deus!

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