Dijera (en. Said)

/diˈxe.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express something verbally.
If I said what I think, they would get mad.
Si yo dijera lo que pienso, se enojarían.
To communicate or convey a message.
She said that she would come later.
Ella dijera que vendría más tarde.
To make an assertion or statement.
If he told the truth, everything would be easier.
Si él dijera la verdad, todo sería más fácil.

Etymology

From the verb 'decir' in Spanish, through the Latin 'dicere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

said aloud
To affirm or express something clearly and audibly.
dijera en voz alta
What did (he/she) say?
To ask about what someone has said.
¿Qué dijera?
if he said...
Used to introduce a hypothetical condition.
si él dijera...

Related Words

say
A verb that means to communicate or express something.
decir
declare
To make a formal or official assertion.
declarar
express
To demonstrate a thought or feeling.
expresar

Slang Meanings

To say something irreverently.
When I said that to him, he laughed non-stop.
Cuando le dijera eso, se reía sin parar.
To express a strong opinion.
He always says what he thinks, without filters.
Él siempre dijera lo que piensa, sin filtros.