Dile (en. Tell him)

/ˈdi.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Instruction for someone to speak or communicate something.
Tell him/her to come to the meeting.
Dile que venga a la reunión.
To ask someone to narrate or comment on a situation.
Tell him/her what happened last night.
Dile lo que pasó anoche.
Used in the context of concealing a truth or information.
Tell him/her that he/she doesn't have to worry.
Dile que no tiene que preocuparse.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

say to him/her that
Used to introduce a message that should be communicated to another person.
dile que
tell him/her the truth
Instruction for someone to be honest.
dile la verdad
say to someone
A way to indicate that information should be conveyed to another person.
dile a alguien

Related Words

say
Express something verbally.
decir
communicate
Convey information or feelings.
comunicar
inform
Provide details or news about something.
informar

Slang Meanings

Communicate in an informal manner.
Tell your colleague to stop by here.
Dile a tu colega que se pase por aquí.