dices
“dices” means “you say” in Spanish (general communication).
you say
Also: you tell
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¿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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: dices
Question 1 of 1
Your friend is talking nonsense. How would you ask 'What are you saying?'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb 'dīcere', which meant 'to say' or 'to speak'. It's a very old and fundamental word that has been part of Spanish since its beginning.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.