dijimos
dee-HEE-mos
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Dijimos la verdad, aunque fue difícil.
A2We said the truth, even though it was difficult.
¿Qué les dijimos sobre llegar tarde?
B1What did we tell them about arriving late?
Todos estábamos de acuerdo con lo que dijimos en la reunión.
B2We were all in agreement with what we said in the meeting.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'We' Past Tense
This word is the 'we' form (nosotros) of the simple past tense (Preterite). It describes an action that started and finished at a specific point in the past.
Irregular Stem
The verb 'decir' (to say/tell) is highly irregular in the simple past. Instead of using the base 'dec-', it uses the special stem 'dij-'. You must memorize this change!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Past and Present
Mistake: "Decimos ir al cine. (Meaning: We said to go to the cinema.)"
Correction: Dijimos ir al cine. 'Decimos' means 'we say' (present); 'dijimos' means 'we said' (past). Pay attention to the -j- to signal the past.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Direct Quotes
Use 'dijimos' when reporting exactly what you and your group stated: 'Dijimos: "Vamos a casa."' (We said: 'Let's go home.')
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dijimos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dijimos'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dijimos' and 'decíamos'?
'Dijimos' (Preterite) means 'we said' or 'we told' and signals a single, completed action in the past, like a moment in a story. 'Decíamos' (Imperfect) means 'we used to say' or 'we were saying' and signals a repeated action or ongoing background description in the past.
Why is 'dijimos' spelled with a 'j'?
This is one of the most common irregularities in Spanish! The verb 'decir' has a special stem change in the simple past tense (Preterite) where the 'c' changes to a 'j' (dije, dijiste, dijimos). You just have to remember that 'decir' is a rule-breaker in the past.