digas
“digas” means “you say” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you say
Also: you tell
📝 In Action
Espero que me digas la verdad.
A2I hope that you tell me the truth.
No creo que digas eso en serio.
B1I don't think you're saying that seriously.
Cuando digas algo, piénsalo bien.
B1When you say something, think about it carefully.
don't say
Also: don't tell
📝 In Action
¡No me digas!
A2Don't tell me! / You don't say!
Por favor, no digas mentiras.
A2Please, don't tell lies.
No digas nada a tu hermano sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
B1Don't say anything to your brother about the surprise party.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: digas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'digas'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'decir', which traces back to the Latin word 'dīcere', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'.
First recorded: The Latin root is ancient; its forms in Spanish have been around since the language began to form.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'no digas' but the positive command is 'di'?
It's a quirk of Spanish! For many common verbs, the positive command for 'tú' is a special, short form (like 'di', 'pon', 'sal'). But the negative command for 'tú' always uses the present subjunctive form, which is why you get 'no digas'.
When do I use 'digas' vs. 'dices'?
Use 'dices' for facts and statements: 'Tú dices que hace frío' (You say it's cold). Use 'digas' for non-facts, like wishes, doubts, or commands: 'Quiero que digas la verdad' (I want you to say the truth) or 'No digas eso' (Don't say that).