Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, to give rope.

Verb

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dar cuerda (first-person singular present doy cuerda, first-person singular preterite di cuerda, past participle dado cuerda)

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to wind up (a toy, clock etc.)
  2. (transitive, idiomatic) to get started

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