dices
/diθes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you say" is translated into Spanish as dices.
It is used when addressing one person in an informal context.
Which one should you use?
While dices refers specifically to an informal "you", the form dice is used for the third-person singular (he/she/it) or for the formal "you" (usted).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dices is the informal second-person singular conjugation of the verb decir.
How do you pronounce it?
/diθes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the root of dices is related to the English word 'dictionary'. Both come from the Latin 'dictionem', meaning a saying or a statement.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase ¿qué dices? is used as a slang expression of disbelief or shock, similar to the English 'no way' or 'you're kidding'.
- In many parts of Latin America, you might hear people use decís instead of dices when speaking informally. This is because they use 'voseo', a grammatical system where the second person singular is formed differently than in Spain.
Examples in context
- Lo haré como dices.I will do as you say.This sentence shows how to use dices to express following someone's words.Tatoeba #941232 by hayastan, translation #70990 by CK
- Entiendo lo que dices.I understand what you say.This sentence demonstrates using dices to express understanding someone's words.Tatoeba #1516282 by tatianangel, translation #1498111 by glavkos
- Lo que dices es cierto.What you say is right.This sentence illustrates using dices to confirm the truth of something being said.Tatoeba #793046 by Shishir, translation #17225 by Swift
- ¿Qué opina usted sobre este tema?What do you think about this topic?
- Usted dice que quiere trabajar en equipo.You say you want to work as a team.
- ¿Dónde vive usted?Where do you live?
- ¿Qué opinas tú sobre esta película?What do you think about this movie?
- Tú dices que quieres viajar a México.You say you want to travel to Mexico.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a rumor at a cafe.
- Javier¿Qué dices de mí?What are you saying about me?
- LucíaNo digo nada malo, de verdad.I am not saying anything bad, really.
- JavierPero siempre dices que te molesto.But you always say that I annoy you.
- LucíaEso no es cierto, Javier.That is not true, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
