decirnos
“decirnos” means “to tell us” in Spanish (as an indirect object).
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El doctor tiene que decirnos los resultados pronto.
A2The doctor has to tell us the results soon.
Deberíamos decirnos la verdad, aunque sea difícil.
B1We should tell ourselves the truth, even if it's difficult.
No queremos decirnos adiós todavía.
A2We don't want to say goodbye to each other yet.
Están tratando de decirnos algo importante.
B1They are trying to tell us something important.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: decirnos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'decirnos'?
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📚 Etymology
Formed by combining the highly irregular Spanish verb 'decir' (to say/tell), which comes from the Latin 'dīcere,' with the object pronoun 'nos' (us), which comes from the Latin 'nōs'.
First recorded: The verb root 'decir' dates back to early Romance languages (around the 10th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'decirnos' a conjugated verb?
No, 'decirnos' is the infinitive form of the verb ('decir') with the pronoun 'nos' attached. It must follow a conjugated verb, like in 'Tenemos que decirnos...' (We have to tell us...).
Can I separate 'decir' and 'nos'?
Yes! When you have a two-verb phrase (like 'queremos decirnos'), you can choose to attach 'nos' to the infinitive ('queremos decirnos') or move it before the conjugated verb ('Nos queremos decir'). Both are correct.