dígame
“dígame” means “Hello?” in Spanish (Used specifically when answering the telephone).
Hello?, Tell meAlso: Yes?, Speak (to me)
📝 In Action
—¿Hola? —Dígame, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle?
A1—Hello? —Yes, how can I help you?
Por favor, señorita, dígame dónde está la salida de emergencia.
A2Please, miss, tell me where the emergency exit is.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, dígame sin problema.
A2If you have any questions, tell me without hesitation.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: dígame
Question 1 of 2
Which situation correctly uses 'Dígame'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *dicere* (to say). In Spanish, it evolved into 'decir'. The form 'diga' comes from the special command forms that branched off the verb, and the pronoun 'me' (me) was simply attached later.
First recorded: The base verb 'decir' dates back to the earliest Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dígame' and 'dime'?
'Dime' means 'Tell me' but uses the informal command form ('tú'), so you use it with friends, family, or children. 'Dígame' means the exact same thing but uses the formal command form ('usted'), so you use it with strangers, elders, or people you address professionally.
Why does 'dígame' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to keep the natural stress on the first syllable ('DI-ga-me'). Without the accent, the stress would shift to the 'ga' (di-GA-me), which is grammatically incorrect for this command form. It follows a general rule for verb commands that get pronouns attached.