dalo

Noun
1. herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves
(synonym) taro, taro plant, dasheen, Colocasia esculenta
(hypernym) arum, aroid
(member-holonym) Colocasia, genus Colocasia
(part-meronym) taro, taro root, cocoyam, dasheen, edda

v. give; present; deal; produce, yield; cause; perform; say; take; teach; lecture; start, begin; overlook; surrender

= allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out.
Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.
Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.
Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.
Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to 'hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.
Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.
Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.
Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.
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* acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.
* con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.
* cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.
* da la casualidad = as it happens.
* dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
* dar a = look onto, give onto.
* dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.
* dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.
* dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Algo + into a new dimension.
* dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.
* dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.
* dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.
* dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
* dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
* dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.
* dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.
* dar acceso = provide + access.
* dar acceso a = give + access to.
* dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.
* dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.
* dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate.
* dar agua = lose + water, leak.
* dar a la calle = give onto + the street.
* dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.
* dar a luz a = give + birth to.
* dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement.
* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.
* dar asco = stink, disgust.
* dar aullidos = caterwaul.
* dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.
* dar autoridad a algo = lend + authority to.
* dar bandazos = lurch.
* dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.
* dar brillo a = buff.
* dar cabida a = accommodate.
* dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.
* dar caladas = puff.
* dar calidad = deliver + value.
* dar cera = wax.
* dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.
* dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
* dar como norma = rule.
* dar como resultado = add up to, result (in).
* dar con = hit on, put + Posesivo + finger on.
* dar conferencia = lecture.
* dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.
* dar consentimiento = give + licence.
* dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.
* dar con una solución = come up with + solution.
* dar coraje = peeve.
* dar corte = self-conscious.
* dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.
* dar crédito = give + credence.
* dar cuenta = render + account.
* dar cuenta de = account for.
* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.
* dar cuerpo = give + substance.
* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.
* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.
* dar datos de = give + details of.
* dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.
* dar de cara a = front.
* dar de comer = feed.
* dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit].
* dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.
* dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
* dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].
* dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.
* dar derecho a = entitle to.
* dar descanso de = give + relief from.
* dar detalles de = give + details of.
* dar dinero = pay + money.
* dar dirección = lend + direction.
* dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.
* dar duro = pack + a wallop.
* dar ejemplo = set + example, lead by + example.
* dar ejemplo de = illustrate.
* dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.
* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.
* dar el esquinazo = dodge.
* dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.
* dar el nombre = label.
* dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].
* dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.
* dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.
* dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.
* dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to.
* dar el salto = make + the leap.
* dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.
* dar el último empujón = go + the last mile.
* dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.
* dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
* dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.
* dar empujones = shove.
* dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on.
* dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on.
* dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].
* dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.
* dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.
* dar en garantía = pawn.
* dar en mano = hand (over).
* dar entrada = enter.
* dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.
* dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.
* dar estímulo = provide + boost.
* dar evasivas = stonewall.
* dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.
* dar fe = attest.
* dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for).
* dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.
* dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close.
* dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.
* dar forma cuadrada = square.
* dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.
* dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.
* dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.
* dar golpes = pound.
* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.
* dar guerra = act up.
* dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure.
* dar hipo = hiccup.
* dar ideas = offer + clues.
* da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
* dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.
* dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.
* dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.
* dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.
* dar indicios de = show + signs of.
* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.
* dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.
* dar información adicional = give + further details.
* dar información de = give + details of.
* dar interés = spice up, add + spice.
* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.
* dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.
* dar la bienvenida = welcome.
* dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
* dar la cuenta atrás = count out.
* dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.
* dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.
* dar la espalda = turn + aside.
* dar la idea = give + the impression that.
* dar la imagen = give + the impression that.
* dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off.
* dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.
* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.
* dar la la lata = nag (at).
* dar la mano = shake + hand, extend + Posesivo + hand.
* dar la noticia = give + the news.
* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.
* dar la oportunidad = give + chance.
* dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.
* dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice.
* dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice.
* dar la puntilla a = put + an end to.
* dar largas = stonewall.
* dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].
* dar la sensación = give + a sense.
* dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.
* dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.
* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.
* dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.
* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.
* dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff.
* dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.
* dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back.
* dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.
* dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.
* darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
* darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
* darle a la botella = booze.
* darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.
* darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.
* darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.
* dar lecciones = give + lessons.
* darle cien mil vueltas a = knock + spots off + Nombre.
* darle el puntillazo = nail it.
* darle sopas con hondas a = knock + spots off + Nombre.
* darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.
* darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.
* darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.
* darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].
* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea.
* darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.
* darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.
* dar libertad = give + licence.
* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.
* dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.
* dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.
* dar lugar = produce.
* dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for.
* dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
* dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to + problems.
* dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.
* dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
* dar mala impresión = look + bad.
* dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face.
* dar masaje = massage.
* dar más de sí = go further.
* dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.
* dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
* dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.
* dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.
* dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).
* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.
* dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.
* dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.
* dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.
* dar muestras de = show + signs of.
* dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.
* dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
* dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].
* dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life.
* dar opción = give + option.
* dar origen = mother.
* dar origen a = give + rise to.
* dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.
* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).
* dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of.
* dar parte de = report.
* dar paso a = give + way (to), yield to.
* dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.
* dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of.
* dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
* dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.
* dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.
* dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.
* dar pie a = spark off.
* dar pistas = throw + hints.
* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.
* dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.
* dar poderes = give + powers.
* dar por concluido = put to + bed.
* dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.
* dar por hecho = take for + granted.
* dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.
* dar por sentado = take for + granted.
* dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.
* dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.
* dar preferencia = give + preference.
* dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.
* dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.
* dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].
* dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.
* dar propina = tipping.
* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.
* dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.
* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.
* dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.
* dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.
* dar recompensa = mete out + reward.
* dar registro = accession.
* dar relevancia = give + relevance.
* dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
* dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.
* dar resoplidos = chug.
* dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.
* dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.
* dar resultados = produce + results.
* dar rienda suelta = unleash.
* dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.
* dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.
* dar riqueza a = add + richness to.
* dar risitas = giggle.
* dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.
* dar salida a = vent.
* darse = appear, occur.
* darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.
* darse aires = strut.
* darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it).
* darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky.
* darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out).
* darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.
* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.
* darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.
* darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.
* darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
* darse el gusto de = indulge in.
* darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.
* darse el lujo de = splurge on.
* darse la mano = join + hands.
* dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.
* dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.
* dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.
* dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.
* dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.
* darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.
* dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.
* dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.
* dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.
* dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.
* dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.
* dar señales de = show + signs of.
* darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky.
* darse por aludido = take + things personally.
* darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.
* darse por vencido = throw in + the towel.
* darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg.
* dar servicio = service.
* darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.
* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.
* darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.
* darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.
* darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.
* darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break.
* darse un festín de = feast on.
* darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.
* darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.
* dar significado = imbue with + meaning.
* dar sombra = shade.
* dar su conformidad a = assent to.
* dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.
* dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.
* dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.
* dar tiempo = give + time.
* dar título = title.
* dar tono = tone.
* dar trabajo = present + burden.
* dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.
* dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.
* dar una azotaina = spank.
* dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.
* dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.
* dar una carcajada = give + a laugh.
* dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.
* dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, deliver + lecture.
* dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.
* dar una cornada = gore.
* dar una excusa = give + excuse.
* dar una explicación = present + explanation.
* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade.
* dar una fiesta = give + a party.
* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.
* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.
* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.
* dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.
* dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.
* dar una impresión = leave + impression, present + an image.
* dar una impresión a = make + an impression on.
* dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.
* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.
* dar una norma = give + prescription.
* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.
* dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity.
* dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.
* dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating.
* dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.
* dar una patada = kick, boot.
* dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.
* dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.
* dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.
* dar una razón = give + reason.
* dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.
* dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.
* dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.
* dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.
* dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.
* dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.
* dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.
* dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
* dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.
* dar una visión general = give + a general picture.
* dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.
* dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.
* dar un aviso = make + warning.
* dar una voltereta = somersault.
* dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault.
* dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.
* dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.
* dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.
* dar un conferencia = give + speech.
* dar un ejemplo = give + example.
* dar un empujón = give + a boost.
* dar un golpe = knock.
* dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.
* dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.
* dar un hervor = parboil.
* dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].
* dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.
* dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.
* dar un nuevo nombre = rename.
* dar un oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
* dar unos azotes = spank.
* dar un paseo = take + a stroll, take + a walk.
* dar un paso = make + step.
* dar un paso hacia delante = take + a step forward.
* dar un pellizco en el culo = bottom pinching.
* dar un pellizco en el trasero = bottom pinching.
* dar un portazo = slam + door.
* dar un puntapié = boot.
* dar un puñetazo = sock.
* dar un repaso a = give + a review of, provide + overview.
* dar un respiro = give + a respite.
* dar un revés = deal + a blow, give + a blow, strike + a blow.
* dar un salto = leap, give + a jump.
* dar un salto mortal = somersault.
* dar un servicio = provide + service, do + service.
* dar un suspiro = breathe + a sigh.
* dar un suspiro de alivio = breathe + a sigh of relief, heave + a sigh of relief.
* dar un susto de muerte = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death.
* dar un susto morrocotudo = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death.
* dar un tirón = jerk.
* dar un tirón muscular = pull + a muscle.
* dar un tono = give + effect.
* dar un tortazo = give + a blow, deal + a blow, strike + a blow.
* dar un tratamiento = give + treatment.
* dar un uso = put to + purpose.
* dar un vistazo = take + a look at, glance at, check out, peek, have + a look, take + a peek, cast + a glance over, look through.
* dar un voto de confianza = give + Nombre + some latitude.
* dar un vuelco = capsize.
* dar un zarpazo = swipe.
* dar uso = put to + use.
* dar valor = imbue with + value.
* dar vida = imbue with + life, give + life, animate, bring to + life.
* dar vida a = jazz up.
* dar vida a Algo = bring + Nombre + to life.
* dar vigor = energise [energize, -USA].
* dar vitalidad = vitalise [vitalize, -USA].
* dar vueltas = whirl, wind, mill around.
* dar vueltas sin avanzar = go round in + circles.
* dio la casualidad = as it happened.
* hacer que Algo dé fruto = bring to + fruition.
* hacer que + Nombre + dé un paso hacia delante = take + Nombre + a/one step forward.
* idea + dar forma = idea + shape.
* igual da = same difference, the.
* ir a dar un paseo = go for + a stroll.
* los hay para dar y regalar = there's one born every minute.
* no dar crédito = disbelief.
* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + oídos = not believe + Posesivo + ears.
* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + ojos = not believe + Posesivo + eyes.
* no dar fruto = come to + nothing.
* no darle demasiada importancia a Algo = think + little of.
* no darle demasiada importancia a + Infinitivo = think + nothing of + Gerundio.
* no darle importancia a = think + very little about/of.
* no dar más de sí = stretch to + the limit, overstretch.
* no dar ningún resultado = give + zero results.
* no darse de cuenta de = be blind to.
* ocasión + dar lugar a = occasion + give rise to.
* que da agua = leaking.
* que da miedo = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].
* que da que pensar = sobering.
* que da susto = scary [scarier -comp., scariest -sup.].
* que da vida = life-giving.
* que hay que dar muchas vueltas = circuitous.
* que no da más de sí = overstretched.
* que no se le puede dar un nombre = unnameable.
* que se le puede dar un nombre = nameable.
* sin darle importancia = airily.
* sin darme cuenta = before I know what's happened.
* sin darse cuenta = inadvertently, unwittingly, without realising, without noticing, unconsciously, unknowingly.
* teoría de dar sentido = sense-making approach.
* vivir sin dar golpe = live off + the fat of the land.
* volver a dar forma = reshape [re-shape].