diré
“diré” means “I will say” in Spanish (making a statement).
I will say, I will tell
Also: I shall say
📝 In Action
Mañana te diré la respuesta.
A2Tomorrow I will tell you the answer.
No le diré a nadie tu secreto.
B1I will not tell anyone your secret.
Te diré una cosa: ¡eres un gran amigo!
A2I'll tell you one thing: you're a great friend!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: diré
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses a form of 'decir' to mean 'I will tell you the secret tomorrow'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'dīcere', meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. The future tense form in Spanish evolved from an older way of speaking that combined the infinitive with the verb 'haber' (e.g., *decir he*, 'I have to say'), which eventually shortened and fused into the single word 'diré'.
First recorded: The Latin root is ancient; the Spanish form developed in the Middle Ages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't it 'deciré'? I thought you just add '-é' to '-ir' verbs for the future tense.
Great question! While that's true for most '-ir' verbs, 'decir' is one of about a dozen common verbs that are irregular in the future. For these verbs, the stem (the main part of the verb) changes before you add the future ending. 'Decir' becomes 'dir-', so you get 'diré'.
What's the difference between 'diré' and 'voy a decir'?
Both mean 'I will say' or 'I am going to say' and are often interchangeable. 'Voy a decir' can feel a bit more immediate or planned, like 'I'm about to say'. 'Diré' can sound slightly more formal or be used for promises about the more distant future, but in everyday chat, you'll hear both used.