dijimos
“dijimos” means “we said” in Spanish (Simple past action).
we said, we told
Also: we mentioned
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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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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The verb 'decir' comes from the Latin verb *dicere*, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak.' The irregular 'j' sound in the past tense (dijimos) developed centuries ago in Spanish when the older Latin sounds shifted, making the word easier to pronounce quickly.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-12th century)
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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.