Dixo (en. Said)

/ˈdixo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Word that refers to something that was expressed or said.
What he said in the meeting was very important.
Lo que él dixo en la reunión fue muy importante.
Reference to a speech or statement.
The statement of the reporter generated a lot of controversy.
El dixo de la reportera generó mucha controversia.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'dictus', which means 'said'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

said the king
It is used to refer to something that is indisputable or definitive.
dixo el rey
said and done
Indicates that something said has been fulfilled or executed.
dixo y hecho

Related Words

said
What has been expressed verbally or in writing.
dicho
to say
Action of expressing in words.
decir
mention
Reference or allusion to something or someone.
mención

Slang Meanings

An exaggerated form of what someone said.
That story you told is a saying, it can't be true!
Esa historia que contaste es un dixo, ¡no puede ser verdad!
Something that has been said in an exaggerated or dramatic way.
Don't believe everything that is said, sometimes it's just a saying.
No te creas todo lo que se dice, a veces es solo un dixo.