Two short forms look alike but play different roles.
The idea
Use de as a preposition and dé as a present subjunctive form of dar, also used for a formal command.
Examples
- La puerta es de madera.The door is made of wood.
- El paquete viene de Chile.The parcel comes from Chile.
- Necesito una taza de agua.I need a cup of water.
- Espero que me dé la llave.I hope they give me the key.
- Pida que le dé una copia.Ask them to give you a copy.
- Quizá el jardín nos dé tomates.Perhaps the garden will give us tomatoes.
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Watch out
Do not add an accent to de merely because a noun follows it.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: El libro ___ mi vecino está aquí. (de / dé)
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de
de links the book to its owner.
Choose the correct form: Por favor, ___ una entrada al visitante. (de / dé)
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dé
dé expresses the requested act of giving.
Choose the correct form: Ojalá la profesora nos ___ más tiempo. (de / dé)
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dé
dé follows a wish about the teacher giving time.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: El libro ___ mi vecino está aquí. (de / dé)
Choose the correct form: Por favor, ___ una entrada al visitante. (de / dé)
Choose the correct form: Ojalá la profesora nos ___ más tiempo. (de / dé)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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