decirme
“decirme” means “to tell me” in Spanish (General use).
to tell me
Also: to say to me
📝 In Action
¿Puedes decirme la hora, por favor?
A1Can you tell me the time, please?
Él va a decirme un secreto.
A2He is going to tell me a secret.
Gracias por decirme la verdad.
B1Thank you for telling me the truth.
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Quick Quiz: decirme
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the idea of 'telling me'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a combination of two parts: 'decir', from the Latin word 'dīcere' (to say or to speak), and 'me', from the Latin word 'mē' (me). Spanish often joins these little words onto the end of verbs.
First recorded: This structure of attaching pronouns to verbs has been a feature of Spanish for centuries, dating back to Old Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'decirme' and 'dime'?
'Decirme' means 'to tell me' and is the basic, original form of the verb. You use it after other verbs, like 'Vas a decirme' (You are going to tell me). 'Dime' is a direct command: 'Tell me!'
Why isn't it 'decir yo'?
In Spanish, to show that the action of the verb is happening to you, you use 'me', not 'yo'. 'Yo' is for when you are the one doing the action (e.g., 'Yo digo' - I say). 'Me' is for when you are receiving the action (e.g., 'Él me dice' - He tells me).