How to Say "say it" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “say it” is “dilo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No te quedes callado. ¡Dilo ya!
Don't stay quiet. Say it now!
Sé que sabes la verdad. Solo dilo.
I know you know the truth. Just tell it.
¿Qué te pasó? Dilo, por favor.
What happened to you? Tell me, please.
The 'Verb + Pronoun' Structure
This word is actually two parts stuck together: 'di' (the informal command for 'say') and 'lo' (meaning 'it'). In Spanish commands, the pronoun always attaches directly to the end.
Base Verb
The command 'di' comes from the irregular verb 'decir' (to say or tell). It is one of the shortest, strongest informal commands in Spanish.
Stress and Pronunciation
When you stick 'di' and 'lo' together, the stress stays on the first syllable (DÍ-lo). Even though the stress is on 'di', no written accent is needed because the resulting two-syllable word ends in a vowel.
Separating the Parts
Mistake: “Do not say 'Di lo' (as two separate words) when giving a command.”
Correction: The pronoun must be attached to the command, making it one word: 'Dilo'. This is only true for affirmative commands (telling someone to do something).
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: “Using 'dila' when referring to a masculine topic (e.g., el secreto).”
Correction: Use 'lo' when the thing being said is general information or a masculine noun (el chiste). Use 'la' for feminine nouns (la verdad), resulting in 'dila'.
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