A todo dar

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RussUS

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English, United States
I enjoy a TV show filmed in Mexico called "100 Mexicanos Dijeron." The announcer often uses the phrase "a todo dar." What does that phrase mean in English?

Thanks.
 
  • isabatt

    Member
    Spanish, English - US
    Significa, también, "de lo mejor". Por ejemplo: "Eres una amiga a todo dar" significa "Eres de lo mejor" o "Eres una excelente amiga".
     

    panther3001

    Member
    USA
    English - USA
    I know this thread is old, but for future searchers: "a todo dar" basically means "(to go) all out/to be the best, etc." For example, "voy a darle a mi amiga una gran cena a todo dar" means "I am going to go all out in preparing dinner for my friend," or "I am going to give my friend the best dinner ever!" or "I am going to give my friend a lavish dinner." You have to adjust for the context, but "a todo dar" = "all out/the best."

    Therefore, like the posts above allude to, "un amigo a todo dar" = "a friend who goes all out/gives his all/gives his best." It means, "a best friend/the most loyal friend of them all," etc.
     
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