Diesen (en. These)

/díesen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the third person plural of the imperfect subjunctive.

If they paid more attention to their studies, they would have better grades.

Si ellos diesen más atención a sus estudios, tendrían mejores notas.

Use in hypothetical or desiderative contexts where a fact depends on another condition.

If the students gave their opinions, we could improve the course.

Si los estudiantes diesen sus opiniones, podríamos mejorar el curso.

Expression in formal contexts to refer to information that was communicated.

I hope they approve the project.

Espero que ellos diesen su aprobación al proyecto.

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

take for granted

Consider something to be true without questioning it.

diesen por hecho

that they realize

That they become aware of something.

que diesen cuenta

meet the requirements

That they meet the requirements or expectations.

diesen la talla

say

To express something with words.

decir

express

To communicate thoughts or feelings.

expresar

manifest

To make something evident or clear.

manifestar

Expression of agreement among a group.

If everyone agreed, there would be no problems in the meeting.

Si todos diesen, no habría problemas en la reunión.

Negative reaction to something that has been mentioned.

Their comments missed the mark, which is why many didn’t say a word.

Sus comentarios no dieron en el clavo, por eso muchos no dieron ni mu.