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    Decíase (en. It was said)

    /de̞ˈsi.a.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of expressing or communicating something.
    It was said that the weather would change tomorrow.
    Se decíase que el clima cambiaría mañana.
    Refers to the narration or mention of something by itself.
    She used to say that she was always right.
    Ella decíase que siempre tenía razón.
    Subjective form used to refer to past statements.
    Back then, it was said that everything was possible.
    En aquel entonces, se decíase que todo era posible.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'decir,' with the addition of the reflexive pronoun 'se.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it was said that
    Expression used to indicate that something was said previously.
    decíase que
    it was said in a low voice
    Indicates that something was commented on discreetly.
    se decía en voz baja
    it was said in whispers
    Reflects that the information was conveyed in secret.
    decíase entre susurros

    Related Words

    say
    Verb that means to express something in words.
    decir
    declare
    To affirm or make a formal statement.
    declarar
    express
    To communicate something through words or actions.
    expresar

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a rumor or popular saying.
    At the party, it was said that the couple had broken up.
    En la fiesta, se decíase que la pareja había roto.
    Expression of self-affirmation in everyday situations.
    When she felt insecure, she always said to herself that she could do it.
    Cuando se sentía insegura, siempre se decíase que podía hacerlo.