cómo se dice eso en español
/komo se diθe eso en espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "how to say that in spanish" is translated into Spanish as cómo se dice eso en español.
This phrase is a question used to ask for the translation of a specific word or phrase into the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "how one says that in Spanish". The word se functions as an impersonal pronoun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, one can say ¿Cómo se dice eso en castellano?
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are pointing to a word or phrase that is currently being presented or is closer to you, replace eso (that) with esto (this). To ask for the translation of a specific word, you can insert that word directly after dice.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often omit the reflexive se, but cómo se dice is the standard way to ask for a translation, whereas cómo dice would mean how does he/she say.
Did you know?
- The term español is thought to be back-formed from the Latin word Hispānia, which itself may have roots in a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- chidoCool
- perroDog
- Disculpe, ¿cómo se dice eso en español?Excuse me, how do you say that in Spanish?
- No sé cómo se dice eso en español.I don't know how to say that in Spanish.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are studying in a library.
- Lucía¿Cómo se dice eso en español, Alejandro?How do you say that in Spanish, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSe dice "libro".You say "libro".
- LucíaGracias, eres muy amable.Thanks, you are very kind.
- AlejandroDe nada, Lucía.You're welcome, Lucía.
