dices
/DEE-ses/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Qué dices?
A1What are you saying?
Siempre dices la verdad.
A2You always tell the truth.
Si me dices que sí, me quedo.
B1If you tell me yes, I'll stay.
Dices que no tienes tiempo, pero siempre estás en línea.
B1You say you don't have time, but you're always online.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Form of 'Decir'
Dices is how you say 'you say' or 'you tell' when talking to one friend or family member (the 'tú' form). It comes from the super common but tricky verb decir.
A Tricky Vowel Change
Notice how the 'e' in decir changes to an 'i' in dices. This is a common pattern for some verbs, but you just have to memorize it for decir.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Decir' and 'Hablar'
Mistake: "Tú hablas la verdad."
Correction: Tú `dices` la verdad. Use `decir` for telling specific information, facts, or messages. Use `hablar` for the general act of speaking or talking.
⭐ Usage Tips
Say vs. Tell
Decir can mean both 'to say' and 'to tell'. If you're telling someone something, you'll often see it with a little word like 'me', 'te', or 'le'. For example, ¿Qué me dices? means 'What are you telling me?'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dices
Question 1 of 1
Your friend is talking nonsense. How would you ask 'What are you saying?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `dices` and `dice`?
`Dices` is used when you're talking *to* one person you know well (tú). `Dice` is used when you're talking *about* someone else (él/ella - he/she) or talking *to* someone formally (usted).
Why isn't it 'decis' instead of 'dices'?
Great question! It's because 'decir' is an irregular verb. The 'e' in its main part changes to an 'i' for most present tense forms (yo digo, tú dices, él dice...). You just have to memorize this special pattern.