Decirnos (en. Tell us)

/deˈsiɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a verbal expression towards us.
The teacher decided to tell us the truth about the exam.
El profesor decidió decirnos la verdad sobre el examen.
To communicate information or a message to us.
He always likes to tell us his opinions.
Siempre le gusta decirnos sus opiniones.
To express advice or a warning to us.
She often tells us that we should save more.
Ella suele decirnos que debemos ahorrar más.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'decir' in Spanish, which means 'to express in words.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tell you the truth
to reveal the reality to you.
deciros la verdad
to tell us something important
to communicate relevant information to us.
decirnos algo importante
to tell us what we think
to mutually express our opinions.
decirnos lo que pensamos

Related Words

decir
To express in words.
decir
message
Communication or information that is transmitted.
mensaje
inform
To give news or data to someone.
informar

Slang Meanings

To communicate informally.
He always tells me things in jest, as if he wants to tell us something.
Él siempre me dice cosas entre bromas, como si quisiese decirnos algo.
To reveal secrets.
Sometimes, it is said that you should tell us what you really think about that situation.
A veces, se dice que hay que decirnos lo que realmente piensas sobre esa situación.
To carry rumors.
At the party, everyone started telling us the latest gossip.
En la fiesta, todos empezaron a decirnos los últimos chismes.