interjection
General Slang
dale
DAH-leh · interjection · informal
Go ahead / okay / let's go (Caribbean)
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A hugely versatile Caribbean word for 'go ahead', 'okay', 'let's do it', or encouragement. A Pitbull catchphrase.
“¿Vamos a la playa? ¡Dale!”
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dale In A Sentence
¿Vamos a la playa? ¡Dale!
Origin & Usage
Caribbean Spanish; from 'dar' (imperative 'give').
People Also Ask
What does 'dale' mean?
It's a versatile Caribbean word meaning 'go ahead', 'okay', 'let's do it', or general encouragement.
Where does 'dale' come from?
It's the imperative of 'dar' (to give), literally 'give it', used broadly as affirmation.
Why does Pitbull say 'dale'?
It's a signature catchphrase for the Cuban-American rapper, popularizing the word worldwide as an energetic 'let's go'.
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