se dio

gave himself

→ se
phrase Very common #1,783
gave himself Reflexive form of dar. Often used in set phrases like se dio una ducha or se dio un baño, meaning he took a shower or bath.
SP: Después del partido, se dio una ducha rápida.
EN: After the game, he took a quick shower.

Tom se dio un apretón de manos con Mary.

Tom shook hands with Mary.

Él amablemente se dio la molestia de acompañarme a mi casa.

He kindly took the trouble to accompany me home.

Él se dio la mano con su amigo.

He shook hands with his friend.

Se dio de baja del club.

He resigned from the club.

Tom se dio una ducha fría esta mañana.

Tom took a cold shower this morning.

Es solo que, ya sabes, así se dio.

It's just that, you know, that's how it happened.

— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)

Se dio a conocer por su estilo agresivo de conducir.

He became known for his aggressive driving style.

— F1 la película (2025)

Él se dio prisa para no perder el tren.

He hurried so he wouldn’t miss the train.

Se dio la vuelta y me frunció el ceño.

He turned around and frowned at me.

Tom se dio una ducha.

Tom took a shower.

Le salió un moretón negro en el brazo después del golpe que se dio.

A black bruise appeared on his arm after the blow he received.

Él se cayó y se dio con la cabeza en el suelo.

He fell and hit his head on the ground.

El ladrón se dio a la fuga cuando el policía lo vio.

The thief fled when the police officer saw him.

Tom se dio un baño de hielo después de su entrenamiento.

Tom took an ice bath after his workout.

Ella se enfadó y se dio la vuelta.

She got angry and turned away.

El tren se dio la vuelta.

The train turned around.

Él se dio paso a través de la multitud.

He made his way through the crowd.

Se dio la vuelta en la cama.

He turned over in bed.

Tom se dio una ducha fría.

Tom took a cold shower.

Por fin se dio lo inevitable.

Finally, the inevitable happened.

— Picnic (1955)

Cookie se dio vuelta mientras dormía.

Cookie turned over in her sleep.

El accidente se dio debido a un sencillo error.

The accident occurred due to a simple mistake.