eso lo dices tú
/eso lo diθes tu/from spelling rules
The English phrase "says you" can be translated into Spanish as eso lo dices tú.
This expression is used as a retort to suggest that the speaker's opinion is subjective, incorrect or biased.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "that is what you say": eso means "that", lo means "it", dices means "you say" and tú means "you".
Which one should you use?
While eso lo dices tú is informal, you can use eso lo dice usted to express the same sentiment in a more formal or distant manner.
How do you pronounce it?
/eso lo diθes tu/
Did you know?
- In highly formal Spanish, using usted in eso lo dice usted can actually make the disagreement feel more aggressive or cold than the informal version.
- The pronoun tú is a direct linguistic relative of the archaic English word 'thou', sharing the same ancient Proto-Indo-European roots.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, adding a playful tone or a specific hand gesture can turn eso lo dices tú from a confrontational retort into a flirtatious tease.
Examples in context
- Eso lo dices tú.Says you.
- Él cree que es el mejor, pero eso lo dices tú.He thinks he is the best, but that is what you say.
- ¿De verdad es tan fácil? Eso lo dices tú.Is it really that easy? Says you.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are arguing about who is more organized.
- SofíaTú eres muy desordenado, Daniel.You are very messy, Daniel.
- Daniel¡Eso lo dices tú! Tu cuarto es un desastre.Says you! Your room is a disaster.
- SofíaMi cuarto está limpio.My room is clean.
- DanielNo te creo nada.I don't believe you at all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eso, lo, tú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
