Spanish Phrase
¿Me das uno nuevo?
Meaning
The speaker is politely asking someone to give them a new item, usually because the current one is broken, lost, or unsatisfactory. The question uses the informal ‘tú’ form, making it suitable for friends, classmates, or service staff in a casual setting.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need a replacement for something you already have – a pen, a ticket, a piece of clothing, etc. It works well in stores, classrooms, or any informal interaction where you’re comfortable using the familiar ‘tú’ form.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Medasunonuevo?
Indirect object pronoun (me)
‘Me’ indicates that the action of the verb is directed toward the speaker; it replaces ‘a mí’.
Present tense of dar (das)
‘Das’ is the second‑person singular (tú) present form of the verb ‘dar’ (to give).
Indefinite numeral (uno)
‘Uno’ works like ‘one’ or ‘a/an’ and agrees in gender with the noun it replaces.
Adjective agreement (nuevo)
‘Nuevo’ must match the gender and number of the implied noun (e.g., ‘un libro nuevo’).
🗨In Conversation
¿Me das uno nuevo?
Can you give me a new one?
Claro, aquí tienes.
Sure, here you go.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Te das uno nuevo?
‘Te’ means ‘to you’; the correct pronoun for ‘to me’ is ‘me’.
¡Dame uno nuevo!
‘Dame’ is the imperative (command) form; it sounds more demanding than the polite question.
¿Me das un nuevo?
‘Un’ is masculine; if the implied noun is feminine you need ‘una’. The phrase should match the gender of the item.
↔Alternatives
¿Podrías darme uno nuevo?
Could you give me a new one?
¿Me puedes dar uno nuevo?
Can you give me a new one?
¿Me das otro, por favor?
Will you give me another one, please?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries it’s common to add ‘por favor’ to soften a request, especially with strangers or service staff: ‘¿Me das uno nuevo, por favor?’ Also, if you want to be extra polite, switch to the conditional: ‘¿Me daría uno nuevo?’ which is used in more formal contexts.