Dizen (en. They say)

/ˈdi.zen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Verbal expression that implies communicating something.

I hope they say the truth about what happened.

Espero que ellos dizen la verdad sobre lo que ocurrió.

Used in subjunctive to indicate doubt or desire.

It is possible that they say what they think at the meeting.

Es posible que dizen lo que piensan en la reunión.

It is used in contexts where what others say is talked about.

I am sure they say they will come later.

Estoy seguro de que dizen que vendrán más tarde.

The term comes from the verb 'decir', which means to express with words.

they say that

Expression used to indicate that something is said by others.

dicen que

they don't say anything

Indicates that no information is communicated.

no dicen nada

as they say

Used to refer to what is commonly expressed.

como dicen

say

Verb that refers to the action of communicating something with words.

decir

said

Expression or statement that has been communicated.

dicho

explain

To clarify or make something understood with details.

explicar

It is used in informal contexts to refer to rumors.

According to what they say, the party is going to be incredible.

Según lo que dizen, la fiesta va a ser increíble.

Colloquial use to express disbelief about what is said.

Do they really say that? I don't believe it.

¿De verdad dizen eso? No lo creo.