Díjole (en. Told me)

/diˈxole/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

interjection

Expression used to express surprise or impression.

I tell you I didn't expect to see you here!

¡Dígole que no esperaba verte aquí!

Used to draw someone's attention with emphasis on surprise.

I tell you, look what I found!

¡Dígole, mira lo que encontré!

Expression used in colloquial conversation to emphasize a statement.

I tell you it's the best movie I've ever seen.

Dígole que es la mejor película que he visto.

Possibly derived from the combination 'di' + 'jole' used in Spanish-speaking regions.

I tell the truth

Expression that emphasizes the sincerity of what is said.

Dígole a la verdad

I tell you I don't believe it

Indicates disbelief in response to a statement.

Dígole que no lo creo

I tell you it's true!

Emphasizes the truthfulness of a statement.

¡Dígole que es cierto!

surprise

Feeling of amazement or disbelief.

sorpresa

expression

A way of expressing an emotion or thought.

expresión

Expression used in informal situations to show astonishment.

When I saw the exam result, I said, 'Dígole!'.

Cuando vi el resultado del examen, dije: '¡Dígole!'.

Local variation in the use of 'dígole' that implies an exaggerated reaction.

Upon hearing the news, a 'dígole' slipped out by reflex.

Al escuchar la noticia, me salió un 'dígole' por reflejo.