How is the phrase dar la palabra translated from Spanish to English

English translation
call on
phrase

Pedir públicamente a alguien que hable o actúe.

To ask someone publicly to speak or act.

Examples with “dar la palabra”

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  • La profesora me dio la palabra a mí primero. — The teacher called on me first.

  • La profesora pedirá a los alumnos que hablen durante la clase. — The teacher will call on students during class.

  • Pasamos a ver a mi tía después de misa. — We called on my aunt after church.

  • El presidente dará la palabra a cada ponente por turno. — The chair will call on each speaker in turn.

  • ¿Puedo pedirte que hables y compartas tus ideas? — Can I call on you to share your ideas?

  • Vamos a pasar a ver a los vecinos y a presentarnos. — Let's call on the neighbors and introduce ourselves.

  • ¿A quién le dio la palabra para responder? — Who did she call on to answer?

  • Por favor, no seas tímido cuando te pida que hables. — Please don't be shy when I call on you.

  • ¿El médico todavía pasa a ver a los pacientes en casa? — Does the doctor still call on patients at home?

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