All phrases Slang

What does “Dale” mean?

Okay / go for it / sure

Literal translation

Give it

Natural translation

Okay / go for it / sure

What it really means

All-purpose ‘okay/let’s go’, especially in Argentina and parts of Latin America.

When Spanish speakers use it

Agreeing, encouraging.

Examples in context

  • ¿Salimos? — Dale.
    Going out? — Sure.

Regional differences

  • Argentina: Extremely common.

Natural replies you can use

ListoVoy en camino

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