dice
/diθe/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "says" is dice.
dice is used to report words that are being spoken or written by someone. To express that something is a rumor or that information has been heard through hearsay, speakers in Spain and parts of Latin America may use the phrase Se comenta que (it is said that / rumor has it).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and parts of Latin America, the phrase Se comenta que is a common way to introduce rumors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The infinitive form of the verb is decir, which means "to say".
How do you pronounce it?
/diθe/
Did you know?
- The word diccionario comes from the same root as dice and decir, linking the act of saying to the book that defines words.
- In some contexts, saying ya lo dice todo (it already says it all) is used as a cultural shorthand to imply that a gesture or a look has made a verbal explanation unnecessary.
- In Spanish, the verb decir can be used in the expression decir que no, which doesn't just mean 'to say no' but is the standard way to express the act of refusing something.
Examples in context
- Eso lo dice todo.That says it all.This sentence uses dice to show how a statement can convey a complete meaning.Tatoeba #3635651 by Shishir, translation #3635625 by MTC
- Ya nadie dice eso.No one says that anymore.This sentence uses dice to describe something that is no longer being said.Tatoeba #1939856 by marcelostockle, translation #1937705 by CK
- Así dice la Biblia.That's what the Bible says.This sentence uses dice to report the contents of a written text.Tatoeba #2139165 by hayastan, translation #9943916 by Alairis
- Él afirma que está listo para el desafíoHe says he is ready for the challenge
- Ella asegura que el proyecto será exitosoShe says/assures that the project will be successful
- El orador manifestó que la educación es fundamentalThe speaker said that education is fundamental
- Él dice que viene tardeHe says he's coming late
- Ella contó que tuvo un gran fin de semanaShe said/told that she had a great weekend
- Dicho sea de paso, él dijo que ya no puede asistir a la reuniónBy the way, he said he can no longer attend the meeting
- Se comenta que van a cerrar la tiendaIt is said that they are going to close the store
- Me dijo que vendría en cocheHe told me he would come by car
- 558 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a text message from a friend.
- Alejandro¿Qué dice el mensaje de Juan?What does Juan's message say?
- ElenaDice que llegará tarde a la cena.It says he will arrive late to the dinner.
- AlejandroÉl siempre dice lo mismo.He always says the same thing.
- ElenaEs cierto, pero no importa.That is true, but it doesn't matter.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
