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    Decírselo (en. Tell him/her)

    /deˈsiɾ.se.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To communicate or express something to another person.
    Saying it on time can prevent misunderstandings.
    Decírselo a tiempo puede evitar malentendidos.
    To reveal a secret or private information.
    I told him not to tell anyone, but he decided to say it.
    Le dije que no se lo dijera a nadie, pero decidió decírselo.
    To convey a message or notice to someone.
    It is important to say it before the meeting starts.
    Es importante decírselo antes de que comience la reunión.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'decir' plus the reflexive pronoun 'se' and the enclitic pronoun 'lo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to say it to someone's face
    To tell someone something directly, without beating around the bush.
    decírselo a la cara
    not to say it to anyone
    To keep a secret or information without sharing it.
    no decírselo a nadie
    to say it jokingly
    To make a comment in a joking tone.
    decírselo en broma

    Related Words

    decir
    To express an idea, news, or feeling.
    decir
    message
    Information communicated from one person to another.
    mensaje
    communication
    The action of transmitting information between people.
    comunicación

    Slang Meanings

    To poke the bear
    Sometimes, saying it is like poking the bear, because it can hurt their feelings.
    A veces, decírselo es como meter el dedo en la llaga, porque puede herir sus sentimientos.
    To lay all cards on the table
    It's time to say it and lay all the cards on the table.
    Es momento de decírselo y poner las cartas sobre la mesa.