Dirá (en. Will say)

/diˈɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express in words what one thinks, feels, or knows.
He will say what he thinks in the meeting.
Él dirá lo que piensa en la reunión.
To affirm something as true.
She will say that she has always been by his side.
Ella dirá que siempre ha estado a su lado.
To communicate a message.
The teacher will announce the exam results tomorrow.
El profesor dirá los resultados del examen mañana.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

you will tell me
indicates that a response or information is expected from someone.
me dirás
will say whatever he/she wants
means that someone will freely express their thoughts.
dirá lo que quiera
it will be said
expression used to refer to what will be said in general.
se dirá

Related Words

to say
Verb meaning to express something in words.
decir
word
Unit of language that has meaning and is pronounced or written.
palabra
to affirm
To declare something as true or certain.
afirmar

Slang Meanings

Speak directly.
When he starts talking, he will say what he really thinks.
Cuando se ponga a hablar, dirá lo que realmente piensa.
Comment on something that another does not know.
Anyone will say something that nobody expected.
Cualquiera dirá algo que nadie esperaba.