Di (en. Say)

/di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Command someone to speak or express something.
Say what you think.
Di lo que piensas.
Report on something.
Tell the truth about what happened.
Di la verdad sobre lo sucedido.
Verbally express an opinion or information.
Always say that honesty is the most important thing.
Siempre di que la honestidad es lo más importante.

Etymology

From the verb decir, from Latin 'dicere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

say what you want
Express what you feel without restrictions.
di lo que quieras
tell the truth
Urge someone to be honest.
di la verdad
say yes
Express agreement or acceptance.
di que sí

Related Words

decir
Express with words.
decir
hablar
Communicate verbally.
hablar
charlar
Converse informally.
charlar

Slang Meanings

Express something colloquially.
Speak frankly, don’t beat around the bush.
Di la neta, no te andes con rodeos.
Tell a rumor or gossip.
Say what’s being said around there.
Di qué se dice por ahí.