dímelo
DEE-meh-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
No te quedes callado, ¡dímelo!
A2Don't stay quiet, tell it to me!
Si sabes la verdad, dímelo ahora mismo.
B1If you know the truth, tell it to me right now.
Me dijiste que tenías un secreto. Dímelo, por favor.
A2You told me you had a secret. Tell it to me, please.
💡 Grammar Points
A Command, Not a Base Verb
This word is a specific command form of the verb decir (to say/tell). It is built from three pieces: di (the command for 'tú'), me (the word meaning 'to me'), and lo (the word meaning 'it').
Pronoun Order Rule
When attaching two pronouns to a command, the pronoun showing who receives the action (me, te, le, etc.) always comes before the pronoun showing what is received (lo, la, los, las).
Why the Accent?
The accent mark on the 'í' is required to keep the spoken stress on the original verb sound, even though you have added two extra syllables to the end of the word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Pronoun Placement
Mistake: "Me lo di."
Correction: Dímelo. Explanation: Affirmative commands (telling someone *to do* something) require the pronouns to be attached to the end of the verb, not placed before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Difference from 'Dime'
'Dime' means 'Tell me.' 'Dímelo' means 'Tell me it (referring to a specific thing or piece of information already known).'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dímelo
Question 1 of 2
If you want your friend to tell you the secret they are hiding, which is the most natural way to ask?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'dímelo' with 'usted' (the formal 'you')?
No. 'Dímelo' uses the informal 'tú' command form (*di*). If you want to use the formal 'usted,' you must use the separate word order: 'Dígamelo' (say it to me).
What if I want to tell someone to tell 'them' (plural) 'it'?
You would replace 'me' (to me) with 'les' (to them) and use the imperative form for 'ustedes': 'Díganles eso' (Tell them that). Or, if using the formal command form for 'usted': 'Dígamelo' (Tell it to me, formal).