dirá
dee-RAH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella dirá la verdad cuando llegue el momento.
A2She will tell the truth when the moment arrives.
¿Qué dirá el jefe sobre nuestro plan?
B1What will the boss say about our plan?
Usted dirá si quiere ir al cine o quedarse en casa.
A2You (formal) will say if you want to go to the movies or stay home.
💡 Grammar Points
Future Tense Irregularity
The verb 'decir' (to say/tell) is irregular in the future tense. Instead of using the full verb ('decir') plus the ending, it shortens its stem to 'dir-' before adding the ending.
Who Does the Action?
'Dirá' is used for a single person who is not 'I' or 'you' (informal), like 'he,' 'she,' or the formal 'you' (usted). It can also be used for a singular object, like 'the newspaper' or 'the radio'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Regular Stem
Mistake: "El dirá (Incorrect stem used)"
Correction: Él dirá (The correct irregular stem is 'dir-', not 'decir-').
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the Accent
The accent mark on 'á' is essential. It tells you the stress is on the last syllable (di-RÁ) and confirms it is the future tense.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dirá
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dirá'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'dirá' and 'dice'?
'Dice' means 'He/She/You (formal) SAYS' (right now or habitually). 'Dirá' means 'He/She/You (formal) WILL SAY' (in the future). They are the same person but different times.
Why is 'dirá' irregular?
The future tense of 'decir' is irregular because it drops the 'ce' sound from the infinitive, shortening the stem from 'decir-' to 'dir-'. Other verbs like 'hacer' (hará) and 'querer' (querrá) also have similar stem changes.