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"Dame" is a phrase which is often translated as "give me", and "deme" is a phrase which is also often translated as "give me". Learn more about the difference between "dame" and "deme" below.
dame(
dah
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meh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. give me
Dame más tiempo. Este problema matemático es más difícil de lo que parece.Give me more time. This math problem is harder than it looks.
b. gimme (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Dame todo el dinero! ¡También tu celular!Gimme all your money! Your phone too!
deme(
deh
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meh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (hand over; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. give me
Deme la carta y yo se la entregaré a la ministra en persona.Give me the letter, and I'll hand it over to the minister in person.
b. can I have
Deme 500 gramos del gruyere, por favor, y también uno de esos salamis que tiene ahí.Can I have 500 grams of the Gruyère, please? And also one of those salamis you have over there.
2. (formal) (generate; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. give me
Deme ideas originales, por favor; ideas con gancho.Give me original ideas, please; ideas that capture the public imagination.
3. (formal) (grant; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. give me
Deme otra oportunidad, se lo ruego. Le prometo que esta vez no le fallaré.Give me another chance, I beg you. I promise this time I won't let you down.
4. (formal) (express; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. give me
Deme una respuesta lo antes posible, por favor.Give me an answer as soon as possible, please.
