Dímelo (en. Tell me)

[ˈdime.lo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Imperative form of the verb 'decir' in the second person singular with the pronoun 'lo'.
Tell me clearly, I don’t want any confusion.
Dímelo claramente, no quiero confusiones.
A request for someone to share information or a truth.
If you have something to say, tell me.
Si tienes algo que decir, dímelo.
Expression that may denote urgency in communicating something.
When you're ready to share it, tell me immediately.
Cuando estés listo para contarlo, dímelo de inmediato.

Etymology

From the verb 'decir' with the enclitic pronoun 'lo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tell me once more
A request to repeat something that has not been understood or heard well.
dímelo una vez más
tell me directly
Asks to speak in a direct and clear manner.
dímelo sin rodeos
tell me to my face
Requests that someone speaks directly and sincerely.
dímelo a la cara

Related Words

say
Expressing an idea or feeling in words.
decir
communicate
Transmitting or exchanging information.
comunicar
speak
Articulating words to express thoughts or ideas.
hablar

Slang Meanings

Colloquial form to insist on revealing a secret.
If you know something interesting, tell me, don't be shy.
Si sabes algo interesante, dímelo, no seas tímido.
Used among friends to ask for clarification of a situation.
I don’t understand what you're saying, so tell me.
No entiendo lo que estás diciendo, así que dímelo.