decís
“decís” means “you say” in Spanish (communicating a thought or fact).
you say, you tell
Also: you mean
📝 In Action
¿Qué decís vos sobre este tema?
A1What do you say about this topic?
Vosotros siempre decís la verdad.
A1You all always tell the truth.
No entiendo lo que decís.
A1I don't understand what you're saying.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: decís
Question 1 of 1
If an Argentinian says 'Vos decís la verdad', how many people are they talking to?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'dicere', which means 'to indicate' or 'to tell'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'decís' formal or informal?
It is informal. In Spain, it's used with friends or family (vosotros). In Argentina/Uruguay, it's the standard way to talk to anyone you are on a first-name basis with (vos).
What is the difference between 'dices' and 'decís'?
'Dices' is used for 'tú' (you) in Mexico, Colombia, and Spain. 'Decís' is used for 'vos' (you) in Argentina or for 'vosotros' (you all) in Spain.