dar al diablo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/dar al ˈdjaβ.lo/

Usage in the Spanish Language

The phrase "dar al diablo" is commonly used in spoken Spanish. It is often used in informal conversations and can express frustration, annoyance, or dismissal towards someone or something.

Example Sentences

1. No me importa, ¡dáselo al diablo!

2. I don't care, give it to the devil!

3. Si no quieres ayudar, mejor das al diablo.

4. If you don't want to help, you might as well go to hell.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "dar al diablo" is often part of various idiomatic expressions in Spanish:

1. Mandar todo al diablo
2. Literal Translation: To send everything to the devil

3. Meaning: To give up on everything, to abandon all responsibilities.

4. Irse al diablo

5. Literal Translation: To go to the devil

6. Meaning: To leave, to disappear suddenly.

7. Estar al diablo

8. Literal Translation: To be at the devil
9. Meaning: To be in a terrible situation or location.

Etymology

The phrase "dar al diablo" comes from a common expression used to express frustration or anger by sending someone or something to the devil.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Mandar a paseo (send away) - Mandar a freír espárragos (tell someone to go away)

Antonyms: - Aceptar (accept) - Ayudar (help)