Dira (en. Will say)

ˈdiɾa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression of a despised or hopeful future.
She will tell the truth at the hearing.
Ella dirá la verdad en la audiencia.
Used in the context of indicating what someone will communicate later.
He will express his opinion at the meeting.
Él dirá su opinión en la reunión.
A way of assuming the speech of another person that will take place.
The teacher will announce the results tomorrow.
La profesora dirá los resultados mañana.

Etymology

From Latin 'dicere', which means 'to say'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

what will time say
Reference to weather forecasts.
que dirá el tiempo
will say that he is busy
Indicates that someone will use an excuse to avoid commitments.
dirá que está ocupado
will not say a word
Expression meaning that someone will remain silent.
no dirá ni una palabra

Related Words

say
To express in words what one thinks.
decir
speak
To articulate words in order to communicate something.
hablar
communicate
To transmit a message to another person.
comunicar

Slang Meanings

To express empty promises.
He always says he will come, but he never shows up.
Siempre dirá que vendrá, pero nunca llega.
To talk without commitment.
Don't worry, he will just say what is expected.
No te preocupes, solo dirá lo que se espera.