dinos
“dinos” means “tell us” in Spanish (informal command).
tell us
Also: say to us
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Dinos la verdad sobre lo que pasó anoche.
A2Tell us the truth about what happened last night.
Si tienes un problema, dinos inmediatamente.
B1If you have a problem, tell us immediately.
Dinos dónde quieres que nos encontremos.
A2Tell us where you want us to meet.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: dinos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the formal way to say 'Tell us'?
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📚 Etymology▼
"Dinos" is a modern combination of the Latin-derived verb *decir* (to say) and the pronoun *nos* (us). The command form *di* comes directly from the Latin imperative *dic*.
First recorded: Root verb dates to Vulgar Latin.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'dinos' have an accent mark in some older texts or dictionaries?
The word 'dinos' is two syllables (di-nos) and the stress naturally falls on the first syllable ('DI-nos'). According to modern Spanish spelling rules, words that stress the second-to-last syllable (like this one) do not need a written accent mark unless they break a special rule. However, older rules sometimes required an accent on the 'i' (dínos) when the pronoun was attached to indicate the original stress of the command 'di', but this is now considered incorrect.
Can I use 'dinos' when talking to a group of friends?
No, not usually. 'Dinos' uses the 'tú' command form, which is singular. If you are talking to a group of friends (plural informal), you should use the 'vosotros' command form: 'Decidnos' (Tell us). In most of Latin America, where 'vosotros' is not used, you would use the formal plural command: 'Díganos' or 'Diganos'.