se dé cuenta

se dé cuenta
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he realizes
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Ahí viene papá. Cuando se dé cuenta de que hemos roto el jarrón, se va a enfadar.Here comes Dad. When he realizes we've broken the vase, he's going to be mad.
b. she realizes
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
El día en que se dé cuenta del error que cometió dejándome, será demasiado tarde.The day when she realizes the mistake she made by leaving me, it'll be too late.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Espero que mi hija se dé cuenta algún día de que lo hice todo por su bien.I hope my daugher will realize one day that I did everything for her own good.
Cuando se dé cuenta la profesora de que no estamos en clase, llamará a nuestros padres.When the teacher realizes that we're not in class, she'll call our parents.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. you realize
Se dé cuenta o no de la importancia de esta decisión, estará de acuerdo conmigo en que debe tomarse de inmediato.Whether or not you realize the importance of this decision, you'll agree with me that it must be taken immediately.
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