¿cómo se dice esto en español?
The English phrase "how do you say this in spanish" is translated into Spanish as ¿cómo se dice esto en español?
This question is used to ask for the translation of a word or phrase into the Spanish language. You can make the request more polite by adding por favor (please) or more casual by using a greeting like Oye (Hey).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal construction where cómo means 'how', se dice means 'is said', esto means 'this' and en español means 'in Spanish'.
Which one should you use?
The phrase ¿cómo se dice esto en español? uses esto to refer to a general concept or a thing you are pointing at. However, if you are referring to a specific masculine noun, you would use este or eso depending on proximity.
When do people say it?
When someone asks you this question, a common way to respond is to start your answer with Se dice… followed by the translation. You might also say ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!) or use gracias (thank you) to be polite.
Did you know?
- The word español likely comes from a Punic term meaning 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- Oye, ¿cómo se dice "delicious" en español?Hey, how do you say "delicious" in Spanish?
- ¿Cómo se dice esto en español?How do you say this in Spanish?
- Perdone, ¿cómo se dice esto en español?Excuse me, how do you say this in Spanish?
- Hola, ¿cómo se dice esto en español?Hello, how do you say this in Spanish?
