Diz (en. Says)
/dis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To verbally express something.
She says she is coming to the party tonight.
Ella diz que viene a la fiesta esta noche.
To communicate information to another person.
He says he is very busy with work.
Él diz que está muy ocupado con el trabajo.
To announce or declare something that is thought or felt.
Always say what you feel without fear.
Siempre diz lo que sientes sin miedo.
Etymology
Diz comes from vulgar Spanish as a contraction of the verb 'decir'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Tell the truth
Ask to speak honestly.
Diz la verdad
He says
It is used to emphasize what someone is saying.
Diz él
Say however you want
Allowing someone to express their opinion freely.
Diz como quieras
Related Words
decir
To express something with words.
decir
hablar
To communicate thoughts or ideas through language.
hablar
comunicar
To transmit information.
comunicar
Slang Meanings
To speak in an informal or carefree manner.
Don't be so serious, say a little more.
No seas tan serio, diz un poco más.
To say something that may not be true.
Don't believe everything I say, sometimes I exaggerate.
No me creas todo lo que diz, a veces exagera.