Díme (en. Tell me)

/ˈdime/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Ordering someone to report or express something.
Tell me what you think about the situation.
Dime qué piensas de la situación.
Asking someone to talk or share information.
Tell me your name.
Dime tu nombre.
Used to urge someone to communicate.
Please, tell me what happened.
Por favor, dime lo que sucedió.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

tell me something
Asking someone to share information.
dime algo
tell me the truth
Asking someone to be honest.
dime la verdad
tell me what to do
Requesting instructions or advice.
dime qué hacer

Related Words

say
Expressing in words.
decir
speak
Communicating through language.
hablar
tell
Relating a fact or story.
contar

Slang Meanings

Used to invite someone to speak freely.
Tell me, don’t be afraid.
Dime, no tengas miedo.
Casual way to ask for information.
Hey, tell me how to get to the place.
Oye, dime cómo llego al lugar.