dirán
“dirán” means “they will say” in Spanish (prediction or statement).
they will say, they will tell
Also: you all will say (formal)
📝 In Action
No sé qué dirán mis padres cuando vean mi nota.
A2I don't know what my parents will say when they see my grade.
Los periódicos dirán la verdad sobre el accidente mañana.
B1The newspapers will tell the truth about the accident tomorrow.
Si llegamos tarde, ¿qué dirán los jefes?
A2If we arrive late, what will the bosses say?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: dirán
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dirán'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *dīcere*, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak.' The irregular forms like 'dirán' evolved naturally as the language shortened and simplified the verb over centuries.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as an early form of the verb 'decir')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'dirán' considered irregular?
It's irregular because it doesn't follow the standard rule of adding future endings directly to the full verb 'decir'. Instead of 'decirán', the stem changes to 'dir-' before the ending is added, making it 'dirán'.
Does 'dirán' always refer to 'they'?
No. While it most often means 'they will say' (ellos/ellas), it can also mean 'you all will say' (ustedes), especially when addressing a group formally.