decir
A1irregular#7 most commonto say, to tell
Also: to mention, to declare
Meaning & usage
Stem-changing (e→i) and irregular in many tenses. Used to report speech and opinions.
Conjugation
| Pronoun | decir | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | digo | |
| tú | dices | |
| él / ella / Ud. | dice | |
| nosotros | decimos | |
| vosotros | decís | |
| ellos / ellas / Uds. | dicen |
decir by tense
Example sentences
Digo la verdad.
I tell the truth.
¿Qué dices?
What are you saying?
Me dijo que sí.
He told me yes.
Diremos algo pronto.
We will say something soon.
Ha dicho la verdad.
He has told the truth.
Dicen que va a llover.
They say it's going to rain.
Common expressions
- es decirthat is to say
- querer decirto mean
- digamos quelet's say
- ¡no me digas!you don't say!
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Frequently asked
How do you conjugate "decir" in the present tense?
In the present tense, "decir" is conjugated as: yo digo, tú dices, él/ella dice, nosotros decimos, vosotros decís, ellos/ellas dicen.
Is "decir" a regular or irregular verb?
"decir" is a irregular Spanish verb. Stem-changing (e→i) and irregular in many tenses. Used to report speech and opinions.
What does "decir" mean in English?
"decir" means "to say, to tell", and can also mean "to mention", "to declare".
What is the past tense of "decir"?
The preterite (simple past) of "decir" is: yo dije, tú dijiste, él/ella dijo, nosotros dijimos, vosotros dijisteis, ellos/ellas dijeron.