decirse
“decirse” means “to tell oneself” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to tell oneself
Also: to tell each other
📝 In Action
Me digo que todo saldrá bien.
A1I tell myself that everything will work out.
Ellos se dicen la verdad siempre.
A2They always tell each other the truth.
¿Qué te dijiste cuando ganaste?
B1What did you say to yourself when you won?
it is said
Also: they say
📝 In Action
Se dice que habrá una fiesta mañana.
A2It is said that there will be a party tomorrow.
No se dice así, se dice de esta otra forma.
B1It's not said like that; it's said this other way.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "decirse" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: decirse
Question 1 of 2
If you are thinking to yourself 'I can do this,' which form of 'decirse' would you use?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'decir' (from Latin 'dicere', meaning to show or state) combined with the reflexive pronoun 'se' used for indicating self-directed or general actions.
First recorded: 12th century (as part of the evolution of the Spanish reflexive system)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'decirse' different from 'decir'?
Yes! 'Decir' is just 'to say' (to someone else). 'Decirse' is 'to say to oneself,' 'to each other,' or 'to be said' in general.
How do I conjugate it in the past?
It follows the irregular 'decir' pattern but adds the reflexive pronoun. For example: 'me dije' (I told myself) or 'se dijo' (it was said).