Dije (en. Said)

/'dixe/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express something to someone with words.

She told me she would come to the party.

Ella me dijo que vendría a la fiesta.

To indicate or point out something.

He said the book is on the table.

Él dijo que el libro está sobre la mesa.

To communicate a message.

Yesterday I told him how I felt.

Ayer le dije lo que sentía.

From Latin 'dicere', which means to say.

you told me

expression that implies someone has told something to the person speaking.

me dijiste

as I told you

phrase used to remind of something that has already been mentioned.

como te dije

I told you that

used to reaffirm a notice that was given previously.

te dije que

to say

verb that means to express something with words.

decir

saying

gerund form of the verb to say.

diciendo

said

past participle of the verb to say.

dicho

Used to emphasize a statement.

The truth is, I said it and I stand by it.

La verdad, yo dije y lo mantengo.

It is often used in phrases to show determination.

I said I would do it and I will.

Dije que lo haría y lo haré.