Borrow and Lend
Can I borrow your book?
¿Puedo pedir prestado tu libro?
Yes, you can borrow my book
Sí, puedes pedir prestado mi libro
Can you lend me your book?
¿Puedes prestarme tu libro?
Yes, I can lend you my book
Sí, puedo prestarte mi libro
Borrow something from somebody
Lend something to somebody
Lend somebody something
Borrow is like take …
• Can I borrow your bicycle? (not… Can I lend your bicycle?)
You borrow something from somebody
• I borrowed a pound from my brother (not … I borrowed my brother a pound)
Lend is like give. You lend something to somebody, or lend somebody something
• I lent my coat to Steve and I never saw it again.
• Lend me your comb for a minute (not … borrow me your …)