me está dando

is giving me

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is giving me Usually means “is giving me,” but the exact English translation depends on what follows. It can also mean “is causing me” or be part of a reflexive expression, as in me está dando una ducha (“I’m taking a shower”).

SP: Mi hermano me está dando un regalo.

EN: My brother is giving me a gift.

Me está dando frío y no tengo mi maquillaje ni nada.

I'm getting cold and I don't have my makeup or anything.

— Impacto (1981)

El ordenador me está dando problemas.

My computer is giving me problems.

Ella me está dando la espalda.

She is turning her back on me.

Esta historia me está dando mucho miedo.

This story is scaring me a lot.

Me está dando claustrofobia.

I'm getting claustrophobic.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Tengo un horno aquí que me está dando problemas.

I have an oven here that's giving me problems.

— Hellfire (2026)

Me está dando un poco de hambre.

I'm getting a little hungry.

Me está dando carrete.

He’s stringing me along.

— El brazo de brillantes (1969)