me está dando

is giving me

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phrase Uncommon #21,128

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.

Tengo un horno aquí que me está dando problemas.

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

— Hellfire (2026)

El ordenador me está dando problemas.

My computer is giving me problems.

Me está dando claustrofobia.

I'm getting claustrophobic.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Esta historia me está dando mucho miedo.

This story is scaring me a lot.

Me está dando un poco de hambre.

I'm getting a little hungry.

Ella me está dando la espalda.

She is turning her back on me.

Me está dando carrete.

He’s stringing me along.

— El brazo de brillantes (1969)

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)