Decírtelo (en. Tell you)

/deˈsiɾ.te.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To inform or express something to another person.
It is important to tell you before it's too late.
Es importante decírtelo antes de que sea tarde.
To reveal a secret or private information.
I didn't know if I should tell you or not.
No sabía si debía decírtelo o no.
To issue a warning or notice.
I have to tell you, there's a problem with the project.
Debo decírtelo, hay un problema en el proyecto.

Etymology

From the verb 'decir' with the pronoun 'te' and the object pronoun 'lo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let me tell you
To express a thought or information that is considered important.
Déjame decírtelo
Let me put it another way
To try to express an idea differently for greater clarity.
Decírtelo de otra manera
Don't tell me, just say it
To indicate that one does not want to hear more than what has been mentioned.
No me lo digas, decírtelo

Related Words

decir
To express something in words.
decir
comunicación
The act of transmitting information.
comunicación
informar
To bring to light something that is not known.
informar

Slang Meanings

To express something bluntly
When I say I need to tell you, it's because I want to say it to you bluntly.
Cuando digo que se lo debo decir, es porque quiero decírtelo sin rodeos.
To tell you what I think
I'm going to tell you everything because we are friends.
Te lo voy a decírtelo todo, porque somos amigos.