se la dio

se la dio
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
(third person singular)
a. he gave it to him
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El hombre le dio su cartera al atracador. - Sí, bueno, se la dio porque el atracador le estaba amenazando con una navaja.The man gave his wallet to the robber. - Well, yes, he gave it to him because the robber was threatening him with a knive.
b. she gave it to him
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Mamá, esa madre le dio una chocolatina a su hijo. - Sí, se la dio porque fue bueno.Mom, that mother gave a chocolate bar to her son. - Yes, she gave it to him because he was good.
c. gave it to him
El niño quería una magdalena y el padre se la dio.The boy wanted a cupcake, and his father gave it to him.
d. he gave it to her
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Juan le dio una goma a Isabel. Se la dio porque él ya no la necesitaba.Juan gave Isabel an eraser. He gave it to her because he didn't need it any longer.
e. she gave it to her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Ana le dio su pulsera a Montse? - Sí, se la dio porque Montse se la pidió.Did Ana give Montse her bracelet? - Yes, she gave it to her because Montse asked for it.
f. gave it to her
¿De dónde sacó María esa computadora? - Su hermano se la dio cuando él se compró una nueva.Where did Maria get that computer from? - Her brother gave it to her when he bought a new one.
g. he gave it to you
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Su padre tenía una casa en Santander y se la dio, ¿Verdad? ¿Todavía la tiene usted?Your father had a house in Santander and he gave it to you, didn't he? Do you still have it?
h. she gave it to you
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Le pedí una referencia a mi antigua jefa. - Y se la dio, ¿no es así? - Sí, ella me aprecia mucho.I asked my former boss for a reference. - And she gave it to you, right? - Yes, she thinks very highly of me.
i. gave it to you
Qué bonita esa bufanda que lleva. Su novia se la dio para su cumpleaños, ¿verdad? Tiene muy buen gusto.That scarf that you're wearing is really nice. Your girfriend gave it to you for your birthday, right? She has such good taste.
2.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
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 gave it to him
Intente recordar. Usted tenía la carta en la mano, vino su mayordomo y se la dio. ¿Qué pasó después?Try to remember. You had the letter in your hand. Your butler came and you gave it to him. What happened next?
b. you gave it to her
Si le gustaba tanto la falda, me pregunto por qué se la dio. - Porque yo tengo muchas, y ella no tenía ninguna.If you liked the skirt so much, I wonder why you gave it to her. - Because I have many, and she has none.
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