¡Dale!

Go ahead!

¡Dale!(

dah

leh

)

An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).

interjection

1. (used to encourage someone to do something)

a. Go ahead!

¿Quieres dejar tu trabajo? Dale, pues.You want to quit your job? Go ahead, then.

b. Go on!

Debes ir a saludar esa chica. ¡Dale!You should go say hi to that girl. Go on!

c. Come on!

¡Dale, Juan! ¡Qué sí que puedes!Come on, Juan! You can do it!

d. Go for it!

Si no lo intentas, no lo conseguirás. ¡Dale!You won't get it if you don't try. Go for it!

2. (used to express agreement)

a. Okay!

¿Quieres cenar afuera esta noche? Dale.Do you want to eat out tonight? Okay.

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dale gas	step on the gas
dale pues	go ahead then
dale, que tú puedes	come on, you can do it
dale, rebaño	go Chivas
dale moreno	get it, boy
dale morena	get it, girl
¡Y dale que es tarde!	no direct translation
dale un galletazo	slap him hard
dale con ganas	put your back into it
dale de comer al perro	feed the dog
dale banda	leave him alone
dale, mamacita, que la vida tiene ritmo	do it, baby, 'cause life has got a rhythm
dale, mami	come on, Mommy come on, Mummy
dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena	give joy to your body, Macarena
dale, papi	come on, Daddy