Spanish Phrase
Dale tu asiento a quienes lo necesiten.
Meaning
The sentence is a polite command asking someone to give up their seat for people who need it. It combines an imperative verb with a relative clause that uses the subjunctive to refer to any potential passengers who might require a seat.
When to use
Use this phrase on buses, trains, subways, or in crowded venues when you see an elderly person, a pregnant woman, or someone with a disability standing and you want to offer your seat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Daletuasientoaquieneslonecesiten
Dale (imperative + le)
‘Dale’ is the affirmative imperative of ‘dar’ combined with the indirect object pronoun ‘le’, meaning ‘give (to him/her)’.
tu (possessive adjective)
‘tu’ (without accent) indicates ownership: ‘your seat’.
quienes (relative pronoun, plural)
‘quienes’ refers to ‘those’ in a plural sense and introduces a relative clause.
lo (direct object pronoun)
‘lo’ replaces the noun ‘asiento’ inside the relative clause, avoiding repetition.
necesiten (present subjunctive, plural)
The verb after a relative clause with an indefinite antecedent (‘quienes’) uses the subjunctive to express a non‑specific, possible need.
🗨In Conversation
Dale tu asiento a quienes lo necesiten.
Give your seat to those who need it.
¡Muchas gracias! Es muy amable de tu parte.
Thank you very much! That's very kind of you.
✕Common Mistakes
Dá tu asiento a quienes lo necesiten.
The correct form is ‘Dale’; ‘Dá’ is not a valid imperative for ‘dar’ with an indirect object.
Dale tu asiento a quien lo necesite.
Because the antecedent is plural, you need ‘quienes’, not the singular ‘quien’.
Dale tu asiento a quienes lo necesita.
The verb must be in the subjunctive plural ‘necesiten’ to agree with ‘quienes’.
Dale tú asiento a quienes lo necesiten.
Do not add an accent; ‘tu’ (possessive) is correct, while ‘tú’ means ‘you’ as a subject pronoun.
↔Alternatives
Cede tu asiento a quien lo necesite.
Yield your seat to anyone who needs it.
Ofrece tu asiento a los que lo requieran.
Offer your seat to those who require it.
Regala tu asiento a quien lo necesite.
Give your seat to someone who needs it.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, offering your seat is seen as a sign of respect and courtesy, especially for seniors, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Using the imperative ‘Dale…’ sounds friendly yet firm; if you want a softer tone, you can say ‘¿Podrías dar tu asiento a…?’ which turns it into a polite request.