dizer
to say / to tell
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/diˈzeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Dizer is irregular and one of the most commonly used verbs in Portuguese. The phrase 'quer dizer' literally means 'wants to say' but is used as 'I mean' or 'that is to say.' In Brazilian Portuguese, 'diz que diz' describes someone who talks a lot but says nothing of substance.
📝 Example Sentences
O que queres dizer com isso?
What do you mean by that?
Diz-me a verdade, por favor.
Tell me the truth, please.
Não sei como te dizer o que sinto.
I don't know how to tell you what I feel.