cómo se dice esto en español
/komo se diθe esto en espaɲol/from spelling rules
The phrase "how to say this in Spanish" is translated into Spanish as cómo se dice esto en español.
This phrase is 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 is this said in Spanish".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear people use the term castellano instead of español, resulting in the question ¿Cómo se dice esto en castellano?
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the impersonal se construction, which functions similarly to the English passive voice "is said".
Did you know?
- The word español may ultimately derive from the Punic word for 'coast of hyraxes'.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿cómo se dice esto en español?Excuse me, how do you say this in Spanish?
- ¿Cómo se dice esto en español, profesor?How do you say this in Spanish, professor?
- No sé cómo se dice esto en español.I don't know how to say this in Spanish.
Example conversation
Elena is pointing at an object in a store.
- ElenaMateo, ¿cómo se dice esto en español?Mateo, how do you say this in Spanish?
- MateoEsto se dice 'libro'.This is said as 'book'.
- Elena¿Libro? Gracias, Mateo.'Libro'? Thanks, Mateo.
- MateoDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
