Adding an 's' at the end

'Dijiste' vs. 'Decías'

'Dijiste' is the form of 'decir' (to say/tell) used for a specific, completed action in the past. You use it when talking to one person you know well ('tú') about something they said once. Think of it as the Spanish for 'you said' in sentences like 'Yesterday, you said...'

Talking About a Specific Past Action

'Dijiste' can mean both 'you said' and 'you told'. The difference is whether you mention who was told. Compare: 'Dijiste algo' (You said something) vs. 'Me dijiste algo' (You told me something).

Using 'Said' vs. 'Told'

Extremely common. Used daily to talk about what someone said in the past.

Learn the meaning of 'dijiste' (you said/told) in Spanish. See full conjugations for the verb 'decir', examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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