dar

Senses

1. 1.

   to give

   to transfer or hand over something to someone

2. 2.

   to deal; to strike

   to deliver a blow or action (often used in fixed expressions like 'dar um tapa', 'dar um grito')

3. 3.

   to produce; to yield

   to result in or give rise to (e.g., a tree that gives fruit)

4. 4.

   to face; to overlook

   to be situated or oriented towards a particular direction

Examples

• "Vou dar um presente para você no seu aniversário."

  I'm going to give you a gift on your birthday.

• "Ele deu um grito quando viu a surpresa."

  He let out a scream when he saw the surprise.

• "A minha casa dá para a praia."

  My house overlooks the beach.

Usage

Dar is one of the most common and versatile verbs in Brazilian Portuguese, with many idiomatic uses. It frequently appears in fixed expressions (dar um jeito, dar certo, dar em, dar para). The verb is also used in reflexive form (dar-se) with different meanings. Register is neutral and used across all contexts.