dinos
DEE-nohs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Structure: Command + Pronoun
The word 'dinos' is actually two words combined: the informal command 'di' (tell) and the pronoun 'nos' (us). In affirmative commands, you always stick the pronoun right onto the end of the verb, making one word.
Irregular Command
'Di' is one of the eight highly irregular two-letter commands in Spanish. Remember it as a shortcut for 'decir' when telling one friend what to do.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Separating the Words
Mistake: "No nos di."
Correction: No nos digas. (If using the negative command, the pronoun goes before the verb, and the verb changes form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
Remember, 'dinos' is only used when speaking to a single person you know well (tú). If you need to be formal or address multiple people, you would say 'Díganos' (formal singular) or 'Diganos' (plural).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dinos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the formal way to say 'Tell us'?
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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'.