Dijesen (en. Said)

/di'xes.en/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Verbal form used to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

If they told the truth, everything would be easier.

Si ellos dijesen la verdad, todo sería más fácil.

Used in subordinate clauses that require the subjunctive mood.

I didn't believe they said something so important.

No creía que dijesen algo tan importante.

Archaic or poetic form of the verb decir.

As some said in past times.

Como dijesen algunos en tiempos pasados.

From the verb decir, from the Latin 'dicere'.

whatever they said

indicates that, regardless of what is said, the situation is inevitable.

dijesen lo que dijesen

if they told the truth

phrase that implies an assumption of honesty.

si dijesen la verdad

said (something) in a joking tone

indicates that what was said should not be taken seriously.

dijesen (algo) en tono de broma

decir

Verb that means to communicate or express something.

decir

dicho

Noun form that indicates what has been communicated.

dicho

decidor

Person who says something.

decidor

To express a truth that is unpleasant for some.

What they said may not be liked, but it's the plain reality.

Lo que dijesen puede no gustar, pero es la pura realidad.

To indicate that what is said is irrelevant or unimportant.

Whatever they said, that wouldn't change my opinion.

Dijesen lo que dijesen, eso no cambiaría mi opinión.