Did you know the verb “dar” has at least 60 different meanings in Portuguese?  The simplest translation is “to give”, but it also has many idiomatic meanings, which depend on the context. Today, Joel and Rui take a deep dive into “dar”, with some help from one of our Shorty episodes: Dar Uma Mãozinha. Joel also shows off his own study routine for vocabulary building, using Practice Portuguese’s latest “Smart Review” enhancements.

The Verb “Dar” And Its Many Meanings

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The Verb “Dar” And Its Many Meanings

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