me di

I gave myself

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I gave myself Often appears in expressions that translate more naturally into English as “I took” or “I had,” such as taking a break or a bath.
SP: Me di un descanso después del trabajo.
EN: I took a break after work.

No aguantaba más la presión y me di por vencido.

I couldn't take the pressure anymore and I gave up.

El otro día, me di besos con una chica en una fiesta.

The other day, I kissed a girl at a party.

— Familia (2023)

Me di vuelta.

I turned around.

Yo me di un baño.

I took a bath.

Me di la vuelta y él se cayó.

I turned around and he fell.

— La strada (1954)

Cuando llegué a casa me di una agradable ducha fría como hielo.

When I got home I took a nice cold shower, as cold as ice.

Cuando maté al hombre, me di la vuelta y la busqué.

When I killed the man, I turned around and looked for her.

— Rashomon (1950)

Me di prisa en volver a entrar.

I hurried back inside.

Al fin me di por vencido.

I finally gave up.

No me di por entendido.

I didn't make myself clear.

Como andaba cansado, me di un descanso.

Since I was tired, I took a break.

Me di un golpe en la rodilla.

I hit my knee.