Verb conjugation

dar a luz

to give birth

Usage

A fixed verb phrase meaning to give birth — dar a luz a un bebé. Figuratively it can also describe finally producing or completing a long-worked-on creative or intellectual project.

Examples

Dio a luz a gemelos el mes pasado. — She gave birth to twins last month.
El autor tardó diez años en dar a luz esta novela. — The author took ten years to bring this novel into the world.
Está a punto de dar a luz. — She's about to give birth.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes translate "give birth" word for word as "dar nacimiento" — the natural, fixed Spanish expression is always dar a luz, not a literal calque.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

nosotros	-
vosotros	-

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Frequently asked questions

What does "dar a luz" mean?

"dar a luz" means "to give birth".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "dar a luz"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "dar a luz" is: nosotros -, vosotros -.

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