Spanish Expression · Intermediate
darse por vencido/a
to give up
Pronunciation: DAR-seh por ven-SEE-do/dah
Meaning
To abandon an attempt or effort; to stop trying.
Example
No te des por vencido, puedes lograrlo.
Don't give up, you can achieve it.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice darse por vencido/a out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.