Chapter 10 - True Passive Voice, Passive Constructions with Se, Se in accidental happenings, Estar + past participle, Hace in time expressions

Question 1

dar a

Answer 1

to face

Question 2

dar a conocer

Answer 2

to make known

Question 3

dar a entender

Answer 3

to make known

Question 4

dar a luz

Answer 4

to give birth to

Question 5

dar algo por sentado

Answer 5

to take something for granted, assume

Question 6

dar animo

Answer 6

to cheer up

Question 7

dar con

Answer 7

to find

Question 8

dar cuenta de

Answer 8

to account for

Question 9

dar cuerda a

Answer 9

to wind (a watch/clock/toy)

Question 10

dar de baja

Answer 10

to drop (a class), dismiss, discharge

Question 11

dar el pesame por

Answer 11

to extend sympathies or condolences

Question 12

dar en

Answer 12

to hit

Question 13

dar en el clavo

Answer 13

to hit the mark, hit the nail on the head

Question 14

dar gato por liebre

Answer 14

to cheat, deceive

Question 15

dar la lata

Answer 15

to annoy, bother

Question 16

dar la vuelta

Answer 16

to turn, rotate something

Question 17

dar parte

Answer 17

to inform, notify

Question 18

darse cuenta de

Answer 18

to realize

Question 19

darse prisa

Answer 19

to hurry

Question 20

How is the passive voice formed in Spanish?

Answer 20

The same as it is in English: ser + past participle + por

“Don Quixote fue escrito por Cervantes.” - Don Quixote was written by Cervantes.
“La puerta sera abierto por el conserje” - The door will be opened by the concierge.