Digas (en. You say)

/diɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express in words what one thinks or feels.
It's important that you say what you really feel.
Es importante que digas lo que realmente sientes.
To manifest, speak, or respond.
If someone asks you, tell the truth.
Si alguien te pregunta, digas la verdad.
To affirm, expose, or declare.
Don't tell lies; it's always better to be honest.
No digas mentiras, siempre es mejor ser honesto.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't say that
expression used to show disagreement or surprise.
no digas eso
whatever you say
indicates that someone's opinion will not affect a decision.
diga lo que diga
say what you want
means that, regardless of what is expressed, the situation will remain the same.
digas lo que digas

Related Words

say
Verb that implies communicating verbally.
decir
said
Word or phrase said.
dicho

Slang Meanings

Don't say it
When someone asks you something irrelevant, you can say 'don't say it'.
Cuando alguien te pregunta algo irrelevante, puedes decir 'no lo digas'.
Say it clearly
If someone is being vague, you can tell them 'say it clearly'.
Si alguien está siendo vago, les puedes decir 'dilo claro'.