Simón dice
/simon diθe/from spelling rules
Simón dice is the Spanish way to say the children's game "Simon says".
Meaning: children's game (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "Simon says". Simón is the name and dice is the third-person singular present form of the verb decir (to say).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because dice is the third-person singular, the name Simón must be treated as a singular subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/simon diθe/
Did you know?
- In Mexican slang, Simón is used as a very informal way to say 'yes', similar to saying 'yeah' or 'yep' in English.
- In some parts of Latin America, the game is known as El Rey Manda or 'The King Commands', changing the dynamic from a person to a royal figure.
- The name Simón itself is thought to have originated from a playful rhyme involving the word sí, meaning 'yes'.
Examples in context
- Simón dice: "¡De pie!"Simon says: "Stand!"This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Simón dice to give a command.Tatoeba #2530462 by marcelostockle, translation #484599 by sacredceltic
- Vamos a jugar a Simón dice.Let's play Simón dice.
- ¿Quieres jugar a Simón dice conmigo?Do you want to play Simón dice with me?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding on a game to play.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres jugar a Simón dice?Daniel, do you want to play Simón dice?
- DanielSí, me gusta mucho Simón dice.Yes, I really like Simón dice.
- Elena¡Genial! Yo empiezo el juego.Great! I'll start the game.
- Daniel¡Muy bien, Elena! Estoy listo.Very well, Elena! I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “simon says” translations and entries Simón dice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries simón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
