Saying 'Dijo' vs. 'Decía'

'Dijo' is used for a single, completed action of speaking. Think of it like a snapshot in time: someone said something, and the action is finished.

A Specific Moment in the Past

This one word can mean 'he said,' 'she said,' or 'you said' (when you're being formal). You'll always know who's talking from the rest of the sentence or conversation.

Who is 'dijo'?

'Dijo' comes from the verb 'decir'. 'Decir' is highly irregular, meaning its forms don't follow the normal patterns, so it's a good one to memorize!

From 'decir' (to say)

'Dijo' is essential for telling stories or reporting conversations. It's the most common way to quote someone or explain what they communicated.

The Storyteller's Best Friend

Extremely common. This is one of the most-used words for reporting what someone said in the past.

Learn the meaning of 'dijo' (he/she said) in Spanish. See full conjugations for its root verb 'decir', examples, usage tips, and common mistakes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

Practice Conjugations