darse cuenta

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/ˈdaɾse ˈkwenta/
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To become aware of a fact or understand what it means.
Practice using darse cuenta in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • ¿Te das cuenta de lo tarde que es?
    Do you realise how late it is?
  • Al mirar la foto, me di cuenta de quién era.
    When I looked at the photo, I realised who it was.
  • Ella se dio cuenta de que faltaba una llave.
    She noticed that a key was missing.
  • No nos dimos cuenta del cambio.
    We did not notice the change.
  • Me di cuenta del error.
    I realised the mistake.

Similar words

advertir
percatarse

Meanings

Realise or notice

awareness
neutral
Become aware of something, sometimes after overlooking it at first.

Examples

  • Me di cuenta del error.
    I realised the mistake.
  • ¿Te das cuenta de lo tarde que es?
    Do you realise how late it is?
  • Ella se dio cuenta de que faltaba una llave.
    She noticed that a key was missing.
  • No nos dimos cuenta del cambio.
    We did not notice the change.
  • Al mirar la foto, me di cuenta de quién era.
    When I looked at the photo, I realised who it was.

Similar words

percatarse
advertir

Etymology

Fixed pronominal expression with dar and cuenta, “account” or “realisation”.

FAQ

What does darse cuenta mean?

To realise or notice something.

How do you say “I realised”?

Me di cuenta.

Does it take de?

Usually yes before a noun or clause: me di cuenta de que....

Does the pronoun change?

Yes: me doy cuenta, te das cuenta, se da cuenta.

Is cuenta a bill here?

No. The whole expression refers to becoming aware.

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