decir
to say / to tell
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/deˈθiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Decir is one of the most irregular and essential verbs in Spanish. The phrase 'es decir' means 'that is to say' and is extremely common in formal speech. In Spain, '¿Dígame?' is how people answer the phone, literally meaning 'Tell me?'
📝 Example Sentences
¿Qué quieres decir con eso?
What do you mean by that?
Dime la verdad, por favor.
Tell me the truth, please.
No sé cómo decirte lo que siento.
I don't know how to tell you what I feel.