Dime (en. Tell me)

/ˈdime/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ten-cent coin in the United States.

The vending machine only accepts one-dollar coins and ten-cent coins, like the dime.

En la máquina expendedora solo acepta monedas de un dólar y de diez centavos, como el dime.

It is also used figuratively to refer to something of little value.

I don't care, it's not worth a dime.

No me importa, no vale un dime.

From the English 'dime', which comes from the French 'dîme', referring to a tenth (part).

tell me what you want

Ask me for what you desire.

dime qué quieres

tell me the truth

Tell me the reality without lies.

dime la verdad

tell me bluntly

Express yourself directly.

dime sin rodeos

cent

Coin of lesser value than a dollar.

centavo

coin

Any piece of metal used as money.

moneda

dollar

Currency unit of several countries, including the U.S.

dólar

Used to refer to a secret.

Can you tell me the gossip? Tell me.

¿Me puedes contar el chisme? Dime.

A way to ask someone to speak openly.

Tell me, what do you think of my plan?

Dime, ¿qué opinas de mi plan?