se la doy

se la doy
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)
(used to express a habitual or potential action; third person singular)
a. I give it to him
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Antonio colecciona monedas exóticas. Cuando tengo alguna de mis viajes, se la doy.Antonio collects exotic coins. Whenever I have one from my journeys, I give it to him.
b. I give it to her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Esta medicina tiene muy mal sabor. Mi hijita hace arcadas cuando se la doy.This medicine tastes really bad. My little girl gags when I give it to her.
c. I give it to
Tengo solo una entrada de más. ¿A ti te importa si se la doy a Rosa?I only have one extra ticket. Do you mind if I give it to Rosa?
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)
(used to express a habitual or potential action; second person singular)
a. I give it to you
¡Ah, tiene esa novela de la que todo el mundo habla! - ¿Si se la doy, la leerá?Ah, you have that novel everyone is talking about! - If I give it to you, will you read it?
3.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
(used to express a future action; third person singular)
a. I'll give it to him
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Esta carta es para Manuel. Luego voy a su casa y se la doy.This letter is for Manuel. I'll go to his place later and give it to him.
b. I'll give it to her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Le compré una caja de bombones a Maribel. Se la doy mañana cuando la vea.I bought a box of chocolates for Maribel. I'll give it to her when I see her tomorrow.
c. I'll give it to
Te compré esta maceta. - Yo ya tengo una exactamente igual. - Pues entonces se la doy a Carla.I bought this flowerpot for you. - I have one exactly the same. - Well, I'll give it to Carla then.
4.
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)
(used to express a future action; second person singular)
a. I'll give it to you
Esa cartera es mía. - Si es suya, se la doy. La encontré ahí tirada en el suelo sin nada de dinero dentro.That wallet is mine. - If it's yours, I'll give it to you. I found it lying there on the floor with no money inside.
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