Example: No debes dar por sentado que todo saldrá bien siempre.
Definition
"Dar por sentado" means to assume or take something for granted without questioning or appreciating it. It implies expecting that something will happen or be true without proof or consideration, often leading to overlooking its value or importance.
The phrase "dar por sentado" comes from Spanish, where "dar" means 'to give,' and "por sentado" means 'as settled' or 'accepted.' Together, it literally means 'to give as settled,' reflecting the idea of accepting something without doubt or further thought. Did you know? This expression emphasizes how people 'give' or 'grant' something the status of being unquestionably true.
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"Dar por sentado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to take for granted