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    Dirían (en. Would say)

    /diˈɾjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates a hypothetical action in the past where it expresses what someone might have said.
    If they knew, they would say he is a good match.
    Si lo supieran, dirían que es un buen partido.
    It is used to express doubts or conjectures about what someone said.
    He would say he is coming, but I'm not sure.
    Él diría que viene, pero no estoy seguro.
    In an indirect context, it refers to what others might have stated.
    Critics would say this movie is the best.
    Los críticos dirían que esta película es la mejor.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They would say the same
    It expresses that several people agree on an opinion.
    dirían lo mismo
    What they would say
    It refers to the possible opinions or statements of others.
    lo que dirían

    Related Words

    to say
    To express something in words.
    decir
    said
    What has been expressed or stated.
    dicho

    Slang Meanings

    When used in an ironic tone to downplay the importance of what was said.
    If you had heard what they would say, you wouldn't have taken it seriously.
    Si hubieras escuchado lo que dirían, no te lo habrías tomado en serio.
    It alludes to the idea of conjecture in common situations.
    They would say it's raining, but I don't think that's true.
    Dirían que está lloviendo, pero no creo que sea cierto.