A1 Collocation Neutral

Dar um presente

To give a gift

Practícalo

Significado

To offer something as a present to someone.

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Contexto cultural

Gift giving is very common for social events. It is polite to bring a small gift when invited to someone's house. Gifts are often exchanged during birthdays and Christmas. It is considered polite to thank the person specifically for the gift.

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Pronunciation

Remember that in Brazil, the 'te' at the end of 'presente' sounds like 'chee'.

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Don't say 'fazer'

Avoid 'fazer um presente' as it sounds like you are crafting it by hand rather than giving it.

Significado

To offer something as a present to someone.

💡

Pronunciation

Remember that in Brazil, the 'te' at the end of 'presente' sounds like 'chee'.

⚠️

Don't say 'fazer'

Avoid 'fazer um presente' as it sounds like you are crafting it by hand rather than giving it.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

Eu vou ____ um presente para o meu amigo.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dar

The correct collocation is 'dar um presente'.

Which is more natural?

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dar um presente

In Portuguese, we 'give' (dar) gifts, not 'make' them.

Match the verb.

Match 'dar' with its correct meaning.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: to give

Dar = to give.

Complete the dialogue.

A: O que você vai fazer? B: Vou ____ um presente para ela.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dar

The phrase is 'dar um presente'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu vou ____ um presente para o meu amigo.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dar

The correct collocation is 'dar um presente'.

Which is more natural? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Dar um presente

In Portuguese, we 'give' (dar) gifts, not 'make' them.

Match the verb. Match A1

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: to give

Dar = to give.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: O que você vai fazer? B: Vou ____ um presente para ela.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: dar

The phrase is 'dar um presente'.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

8 preguntas

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional settings.

Usually yes, but it can be used for experiences like tickets.

Use the past tense: 'Eu dei um presente'.

The phrase is the same, though pronunciation of 'presente' varies.

No, use 'doar' for charity.

Use 'presentear'.

No, it is very polite.

Yes, it is an irregular verb.

Frases relacionadas

🔄

Presentear alguém

synonym

To gift someone

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Dar um mimo

similar

To give a treat

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Receber um presente

contrast

To receive a gift

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