Dezir (en. To say)

/deˈθir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express something in words.
He always says what he thinks without fear.
Él siempre dezir lo que piensa sin temor.
To communicate a message or information.
It is important to tell the truth at all times.
Es importante dezir la verdad en todo momento.
To manifest a feeling or opinion.
She dared to express her feelings.
Ella se atrevió a dezir sus sentimientos.
To verbalize an idea or thought.
Don't hesitate to say what you feel.
No dudes en dezir lo que sientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'dicere', which means 'to say'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tell the truth
To express reality without hiding anything.
dezir la verdad
to express what one feels
To communicate one's feelings.
dezir lo que se siente
to say nothing
To remain silent about a topic.
no dezir nada

Related Words

decir
To produce articulated sounds that form a message.
decir
expresar
To communicate or manifest something, whether a thought or a feeling.
expresar
comunicar
To transmit information to another person.
comunicar

Slang Meanings

To speak without filters.
He always says whatever comes to his mind.
Siempre dice lo que le pasa por la cabeza.
To share gossip or rumors.
He likes to say things he hears about people.
Le gusta dezir las cosas que escucha sobre la gente.