digas
/DEE-gahs/
you say
This image illustrates the idea of 'you tell' or 'you say' when expressing a wish or doubt, as in 'Espero que me digas la verdad' (I hope that you tell me the truth).
digas(Verb)
you say
?Used for wishes, doubts, or suggestions (subjunctive)
you tell
?When followed by an indirect object
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Wish & Doubt' Verb Form (Subjunctive)
In Spanish, when you express wishes, doubts, emotions, or suggestions about someone else's actions, the verb for that action changes. 'Digas' is this special form for 'tú' (you). For example, 'Quiero que tú digas la verdad' (I want you to tell the truth).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Dices' Instead of 'Digas'
Mistake: "Quiero que me dices la verdad."
Correction: Quiero que me **digas** la verdad. After a 'trigger' phrase like 'Quiero que' (I want that...), Spanish requires this special 'digas' form, not the regular 'dices'.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Signal for Uncertainty
Think of 'digas' as a signal that what's being said isn't a definite fact. It's in the world of possibilities, wishes, or commands, not reality. This helps you know when to use it.
The image shows a negative command, meaning "don't say" or "don't tell," as in '¡No digas nada!' (Don't say anything!).
digas(Verb)
don't say
?As a negative command
don't tell
?As a negative command, when followed by an indirect object
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
How to Say 'Don't'
To tell someone ('tú') NOT to do something in Spanish, you use 'no' plus this special verb form. So, 'no digas' means 'don't say'. Notice it's the same form as the 'wish & doubt' form you just learned!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'No Di' and 'No Digas'
Mistake: "¡No di eso!"
Correction: ¡No **digas** eso! The short command 'di' is only for positive commands ('Say it!'). For negative commands ('Don't say it!'), you must use the longer form 'digas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Positive vs. Negative Commands
Remember this simple pattern for 'tú' commands with 'decir': Positive is short and punchy: '¡Di la verdad!' (Tell the truth!). Negative is longer: '¡No digas mentiras!' (Don't tell lies!).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: digas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'digas'?
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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).