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    Diría (en. Would say)

    /diˈɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Definition: Indicates what should or could be said in a hypothetical context.
    Example Sentence: If they asked me, I would say that I agree.
    Si me preguntaran, diría que estoy de acuerdo.
    Definition: Expresses advice or recommendation in a conditional manner.
    Example Sentence: I would say that the best thing is to wait a little longer.
    Yo diría que lo mejor es esperar un poco más.
    Definition: Used to make assumptions or conjectures about what can be said.
    Example Sentence: In a situation like that, she would say that we should be cautious.
    En una situación así, ella diría que deberíamos ser cautelosos.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the verb decir in its conditional form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: I would say yes.
    Meaning: Expresses agreement with a proposal.
    diría que sí
    Phrase: If I were to say.
    Meaning: Introduction to a hypothetical opinion.
    si yo dijera
    Phrase: I would say the following.
    Meaning: Introduces an opinion or advice.
    yo diría lo siguiente

    Related Words

    Related Word: decir
    Description: To express something verbally.
    decir
    Related Word: palabra
    Description: Unit of language that has meaning.
    palabra

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: A more informal way to express an opinion.
    Example: At the party, I would say that everyone agreed.
    En la fiesta, diría que todos estaban de acuerdo.
    Slang Meaning: Colloquial use to suggest what could be done.
    Example: If I were in your place, I would say that you should try it.
    Si yo estuviera en tu lugar, diría que debes intentarlo.