This is the 1592nd most frequent Spanish word.
daba
"Daba" means "used to give" or "was giving," referring to an action in the past.
Here, 'daba' indicates a repetitive or habitual action in the past where she taught piano lessons on Fridays.
Ella daba clases de piano todos los viernes.
She gave piano lessons every Friday.
In this sentence, 'daba' suggests a contextual or implied action in the past, giving the impression indirectly to the observer.
Eso daba a entender que no quería participar.
That gave the impression that he/she/they did not want to participate.
'Daba' is used in the imperfect tense to describe an ongoing action in the past where the sun was giving light.