Dice (en. Says)

/ˈdi.θe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cube with numbers or symbols on its faces used in games.
We rolled the dice to determine who starts the game.
Lanzamos los dados para determinar quién comienza el juego.
verb
To express or communicate something verbally.
She says she will come to the party.
Ella dice que vendrá a la fiesta.

Etymology

From Latin 'dicere', which means to say.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't tell me
An expression to indicate that there is no need to repeat something that is already known.
no me lo digas
he says what he thinks
Indicates that someone is sincere in their way of speaking.
él dice lo que piensa
tell me the truth
A request for someone to be honest.
dime la verdad

Related Words

say
To express something verbally.
decir
speak
To communicate using words.
hablar
mention
To refer to something in a conversation.
mencionar

Slang Meanings

To roll the dice in a game.
Let's do a 'dice roll' to decide.
Vamos a hacer un 'dice roll' para decidir.
To speak without a filter or without beating around the bush.
He always says what he feels.
Él siempre dice lo que siente.