decirles
“decirles” means “to tell them” in Spanish (giving information to a group).
to tell them, to say to them
Also: to tell you all
📝 In Action
Necesito decirles algo importante.
A2I need to tell them something important.
Antes de irme, quiero decirles adiós a todos.
B1Before leaving, I want to say goodbye to everyone (them).
Decidió no decirles la verdad por su propio bien.
B2She decided not to tell them the truth for their own good.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: decirles
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'decirles'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'decir' comes from the Latin verb *dīcere*, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak.' The pronoun 'les' comes from the Latin dative case plural pronoun *illis*, meaning 'to those/to them.'
First recorded: The core verb 'decir' is attested in Spanish since the earliest documents (around the 10th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'decirles' written as one word?
In Spanish, when certain verbs are not conjugated (like infinitives, gerunds, or affirmative commands), any attached pronouns (like 'les') are physically glued onto the end of the verb, making it a single word.
Does 'decirles' ever require a written accent mark?
No. When the pronoun 'les' is attached to the infinitive 'decir,' the normal stress falls on the 'i' of 'decir' ('de-SIR-les'), which follows standard stress rules, so no written accent is needed.