decimos
“decimos” means “we say” in Spanish (stating information).
we say, we tell
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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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: decimos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the conjugated form 'decimos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *dīcere*, meaning 'to say' or 'to tell.' It has remained one of the most essential verbs in the Spanish language for thousands of years, although its conjugation became highly irregular over time.
First recorded: Pre-Classical Latin (evolved into Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.