decimos
deh-SEE-mohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Nosotros decimos la verdad siempre.
A1We always tell the truth.
¿Qué decimos cuando no entendemos algo?
A2What do we say when we don't understand something?
Decimos que la película fue muy buena.
B1We say that the movie was very good.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Form Exception
In the present tense, most forms of 'decir' change the 'e' to an 'i' (dices, dicen), but 'decimos' (we say) and 'decís' (you all say, Spain) are the exceptions that keep the 'e'.
Telling vs. Saying
Unlike English, 'decir' covers both 'to say' and 'to tell.' You don't need a separate verb when talking about telling a story or telling the truth.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Irregular 'Yo' Form
Mistake: "Yo decimos"
Correction: The correct 'I' form is 'Yo digo' (I say). Remember that 'decimos' is only for 'we'.
Using the Stem Change
Mistake: "Nosotros dicimos"
Correction: The correct form is 'decimos' (we say). The stem change (e→i) happens in all other singular and plural forms except 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Reference for Commands
If you want to say 'Let's say...' or 'Let's tell...', you must switch to the subjunctive form: 'Digamos la verdad' (Let's tell the truth).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: decimos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the conjugated form 'decimos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'decimos' the same as 'decidimos'?
No! They look similar but mean very different things. 'Decimos' means 'we say' (from 'decir'). 'Decidimos' means 'we decide' (from 'decidir'). Be careful with that extra 'd'!
Why is 'decimos' spelled differently than 'digo' or 'dicen'?
The verb 'decir' is irregular. In the present tense, the 'we' form ('decimos') and the 'you all' form in Spain ('decís') keep the original 'e' sound, while the other forms change the 'e' to an 'i' (digo, dices, dice, dicen). This is a common pattern in Spanish irregular verbs.