Decidle (en. Tell him)

/deθiˈðle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Order or request that something be communicated.
Tell Juan to arrive early.
Decidle a Juan que llegue temprano.
Instruct someone to speak or express something.
Tell María to call me.
Decidle a María que me llame.
Tell a group of people to do something.
Tell the kids to stop playing.
Decidle a los chicos que paren de jugar.

Etymology

From the verb 'decir', in its plural imperative form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tell him to call me
Ask someone to inform another person to make a call.
decidle que me llame
tell him the truth
Instruct another person to be honest in their communication.
decidle la verdad
tell him not to come
Instruct someone to inform that it is not necessary for a group to come.
decidle que no vengan

Related Words

say
Verb meaning to express something through words.
decir
said
That which is expressed or communicated.
dicho
decision
The act of deciding or determining something.
decisión

Slang Meanings

Used in informal contexts to make a group request.
At the meeting, the boss said: 'Tell everyone to prepare for the presentation.'
En la reunión, el jefe dijo: 'Decidle a todos que se preparen para la presentación.'
Colloquial way of insisting on a message to multiple recipients.
Hey, tell your friends that the party is at 8.
Oye, decidle a tus amigos que la fiesta es a las 8.