dar

[ˈd̪aɾ]

/[ˈd̪aɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“dar” sits in 20 confusable pairs (corpus #263) as a verb. The look-alike neighbours are the real trap.

#263
frequency rank, Spanish
4,885
“D” headwords
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Traspasar algo a otra persona de forma gratuita.

Corpus desk

Index ES-dar · dar · Spanish

dar · rank #263 · 0 variants · 20 confusables

  • FREQ-CORE #263
  • LEN-MID 3 letters
  • VOW-1 1 vowel
  • CONFUS-HIGH 20 pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,885
  • PHOTO-FINISH d

Nearest frequency peer: d (-1 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “dar”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “dar” sits against the nearest ranked Spanish headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

dar vs de
33% similar
dar vs di
33% similar
dar vs do
33% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for dar
PropertyValue
Headworddar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[ˈd̪aɾ]
Letters3
Frequency rank#263
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “dar” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). dar lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Easy to mix with look-alikes

The spelling risk for dar is neighbouring look-alikes ("de", "di", …), not just typos; it is averb pronounced [ˈd̪aɾ]. Frequency #263 among 4,885 “D” headwords. 11 recorded senses keep meaning in play.

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for dar, and the word's spelling is regular enough that our generator found nothing worth flagging. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "de", "di", "do", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is dar, spelled D-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Traspasar algo a otra persona de forma gratuita.
  2. 2
    Hacer entrega de algo.
  3. 3
    Otorgar alguna cosa.
  4. 4
    Considerar que algo es de una determinada manera. Se usa junto con la preposición por.
  5. 5
    Proporcionar frutos o beneficios.
  6. 6
    Mostrar en público un espectáculo como por ejemplo emitir una película o programa de televisión.
  7. 7
    Marcar el reloj una hora, especialmente referido a las campanadas.
  8. 8
    No tener importancia.
  9. 9
    Sufrir de manera repentina un dolor o enfermedad.
  10. 10
    Dicho de un inmueble: Entregar visibilidad; Estar situado con dirección a este lugar u objeto.
  11. 11
    Realizar el coito con alguien.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how dar appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Le han dado el diploma de la carrera.
  2. Doy por terminado el contrato.

Synonyms

donar

This word in other languages

give(English)donner(Français)geben(Deutsch)dar(Português)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 3, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "dar"?
"dar" is spelled D-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈd̪aɾ].
What does "dar" mean?
As a verb, "dar" means: Traspasar algo a otra persona de forma gratuita.
What words are commonly confused with "dar"?
"dar" is commonly confused with "de", "di", "do". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "dar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "dar" is [ˈd̪aɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "dar" come from?
"dar" is a Spanish word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Similar Spanish words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "dar", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked Spanish headwords with 3 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

van#260aún#240tus#230fin#222

What to do next

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  • "dar" maps to 20 confusable pairs in this vintage; the highest-scored is "de". View pair
  • Usage frequency rank #263 among Spanish headwords in this corpus. Corpus statistics
  • Browse more Spanish words in the "D" letter cohort. D–Z browse

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list