Diga (en. Say)

/ˈdiɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Imperative or subjunctive form of the verb 'to say'.
Tell the truth in the meeting.
Diga la verdad en la reunión.
It is used to request someone to speak or express their opinion.
What do you think? Say what you feel.
¿Qué piensa? Diga lo que siente.
It is used to ask someone to mention something.
Say your name so I can help you.
Diga su nombre para poder ayudarle.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

say what you think
expression that invites someone to express their opinion.
diga lo que piensa
say it again
a request for someone to repeat what they just said.
diga de nuevo
tell the truth
an invitation to be honest about what is being said.
diga la verdad

Related Words

decir
to express in words.
decir
word
unit of language that has meaning.
palabra
express
to manifest or communicate something.
expresar

Slang Meanings

Used among friends to ask someone to speak.
Come on! Say something interesting.
¡Vamos! Diga algo interesante.
A way to urge someone to reveal a secret.
Go ahead, don't be afraid to tell me.
Diga, no tenga miedo de contarme.