The Spanish verb 'dar' (to give) comes directly from the Latin verb 'dare', which also meant 'to give'. This is one of the most basic and essential verbs in Spanish, and its etymology is remarkably straightforward - it has maintained both its form and meaning quite consistently from Latin to modern Spanish, with just the final 'e' being dropped.

'Dar' is itself one of the most fundamental Spanish verbs, so there aren't many simpler related words. However, you'll find it in many common compound words and phrases like 'dador' (giver) and 'dados' (dice, literally 'things that are given').

While English 'give' comes from Germanic roots rather than Latin, there are several English words that derive from the same Latin 'dare'. These include 'date' (something given, from Latin 'datum'), 'data' (given facts), 'donor' (one who gives), and 'donation' (the act of giving). The word 'render' also comes from Latin 'reddere', which combines 're-' with 'dare'.