Dígase (en. Tell yourself)

/ˈdiɣase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Used to express the action of communicating something verbally.
It is important that what is felt is said.
Es importante que se dígase lo que se siente.
Formal way of giving instructions or informing.
If necessary things are said, everything will be clear.
Si se dígase lo necesario, todo quedará claro.
Term used in legal or formal contexts.
Say in the hearing that the witness will not appear.
Dígase en la audiencia que el testigo no comparecerá.

Etymology

From Latin 'dicere', meaning 'to say'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

say what needs to be said
expression that indicates that whatever the opinion, it should be respected.
dígase lo que se díga
say it aloud
your directive to express something clearly.
dígase en voz alta
say the same thing
means that something previously mentioned is being repeated.
dígase lo mismo

Related Words

say
Expressing in words something that is thought or felt.
decir
message
Informing someone about something, usually in written or verbal form.
mensaje
communication
The act of transmitting information.
comunicación

Slang Meanings

Saying things directly.
It’s better if you say it bluntly.
Es mejor que lo dígas sin rodeos.
Speaking clearly and without ambiguity.
When it comes to business, say what has to be said.
Cuando se trata de negocios, dígase lo que se tiene que decir.