Language/Spanish/Grammar/Decir
The verb "Decir" is pivotal in the Spanish language for expressing communication, ranging from reporting speech to giving instructions. Its irregular conjugation pattern and its role in various idiomatic expressions make it a vital verb for effective Spanish communication. This lesson will navigate through the conjugation of "Decir," its usage in different contexts, and its application in common Spanish expressions.
Conjugation[edit | edit source]
"Decir" is known for its irregularities in conjugation, which are crucial for learners to understand and use correctly.
Present Tense - Presente de Indicativo[edit | edit source]
- yo digo - I say/tell
- tú dices - you say/tell (informal)
- él/ella/usted dice - he/she/you (formal) say/tell
- nosotros/nosotras decimos - we say/tell
- vosotros/vosotras decís - you all say/tell (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dicen - they/you all (formal) say/tell
Past Tense - Pretérito Perfecto Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo dije - I said/told
- tú dijiste - you said/told (informal)
- él/ella/usted dijo - he/she/you (formal) said/told
- nosotros/nosotras dijimos - we said/told
- vosotros/vosotras dijisteis - you all said/told (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dijeron - they/you all (formal) said/told
Future Tense - Futuro Simple[edit | edit source]
- yo diré - I will say/tell
- tú dirás - you will say/tell (informal)
- él/ella/usted dirá - he/she/you (formal) will say/tell
- nosotros/nosotras diremos - we will say/tell
- vosotros/vosotras diréis - you all will say/tell (informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes dirán - they/you all (formal) will say/tell
Subjunctive Mood[edit | edit source]
- yo diga - I say/tell (subjunctive)
- tú digas - you say/tell (subjunctive, informal)
- él/ella/usted diga - he/she/you (formal) say/tell (subjunctive)
- nosotros/nosotras digamos - we say/tell (subjunctive)
- vosotros/vosotras digáis - you all say/tell (subjunctive, informal)
- ellos/ellas/ustedes digan - they/you all (formal) say/tell (subjunctive)
Uses of the Verb "Decir"[edit | edit source]
"Decir" is extensively used in daily conversation, often for reporting speech, making requests, or giving commands.
Reporting Speech[edit | edit source]
- Él dijo que vendría - He said he would come
Making Requests[edit | edit source]
- Dime la verdad - Tell me the truth
Giving Commands[edit | edit source]
- Di la contraseña - Say the password
Examples of Use[edit | edit source]
This section showcases "Decir" in real-life scenarios:
Everyday Conversation[edit | edit source]
- ¿Qué dijiste? - What did you say?
Instructions[edit | edit source]
- Nos dijo que esperáramos aquí - He told us to wait here
Complete Quiz[edit | edit source]
Assess your mastery of "Decir" with these questions.
- 1. Choose the correct form of "Decir" for: "Ellos _____ la verdad."
- a) dicen
- b) dice
- c) dijeron
- 2. Translate to Spanish: "We will tell the story."
- a) Decimos la historia
- b) Diremos la historia
- c) Dijimos la historia
- Answers
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- 1. a) dicen
- 2. b) Diremos la historia
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Use of verb Tener
- Use of verb Haber
- Use of verb Ser
- Use of verb Ir
- Be Polite
- The word that cannot be written