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    Decir (en. Say)

    /deˈθiɾ/ (España) o /deˈsir/ (América Latina)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To verbally express something.
    She usually tells the truth always.
    Ella suele decir la verdad siempre.
    To affirm or declare something.
    He said he would come to the party.
    Dijo que vendría a la fiesta.
    To utter words that convey a message.
    I don't know what to say in this situation.
    No sé qué decir en esta situación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dicere', which means 'to speak' or 'to express'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tell the truth
    To express what is true.
    decir la verdad
    to say goodbye
    To express a farewell.
    decir adiós
    to say no
    To refuse or reject something verbally.
    decir que no
    to speak one's mind
    To express opinions or feelings frankly.
    decir lo que uno piensa

    Related Words

    decision
    The act of deciding or choosing between several options.
    decisión
    speeches
    Set of words expressed in a formal context.
    discursos
    dictation
    Action of saying something for someone to write it down.
    dictado
    saying
    An expression or phrase that has a particular meaning.
    dicho

    Slang Meanings

    To say something straight out.
    What they tell me, I say just like that.
    Lo que me dicen, lo digo tal cual.
    To speak clearly.
    Start saying things directly.
    Ponte a decir las cosas de manera directa.
    To let the tongue loose.
    I can't keep the secret; I can't help but say it.
    No puedo guardar el secreto; no puedo evitar decirlo.