Digo (en. Say)

/ˈdiɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express something in words.
I say we have to leave now.
Digo que tenemos que irnos ya.
To make a statement.
I say this for your own good.
Lo digo por tu bien.
To produce a sentence or utterance.
Every time I say something, they listen to me.
Cada vez que digo algo, me escuchan.

Etymology

From Latin 'dicere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I say
Expression that indicates it is the speaker's opinion.
digo yo
As I say
Phrase used to reaffirm what was previously mentioned.
como digo
I tell you
Indicates that someone is being warned or informed.
te lo digo

Related Words

to say
Verb that means to express something in words.
decir
said
Word or expression that has been previously mentioned.
dicho
diligent
Person who acts carefully and diligently with their words.
diligente

Slang Meanings

Expression used to emphasize the meaning of what is being said.
I say, I just can't take it anymore!
¡Digo, es que no puedo más!
Colloquial way of referring to finding something obvious.
I say, this is very clear.
Digo, esto está muy claro.