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dale
What does dale mean?
A hugely versatile Caribbean word for 'go ahead', 'okay', 'let's do it', or encouragement. A Pitbull catchphrase.
"¿Vamos a la playa? ¡Dale!"
Origin
Caribbean Spanish; from 'dar' (imperative 'give').
Frequently asked questions
What does 'dale' mean?
It's a versatile Caribbean word meaning 'go ahead', 'okay', 'let's do it', or general encouragement.
Where does 'dale' come from?
It's the imperative of 'dar' (to give), literally 'give it', used broadly as affirmation.
Why does Pitbull say 'dale'?
It's a signature catchphrase for the Cuban-American rapper, popularizing the word worldwide as an energetic 'let's go'.
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