What is the Spanish word for "say"?

Learn how to say "say" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

say

Spanish

decir

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Alternative translations of "say"

afirmar
expresar
pronunciar
recitar

Examples of how to use "say" in Spanish

English
What did your mother say about that?
Spanish
¿Qué dijo tu mamá al respecto?
English
I say hello every morning.
Spanish
Saludo todas las mañanas.
English
She said it was fine.
Spanish
Ella dijo que estaba bien.
English
They are saying goodbye now.
Spanish
Ahora se están despidiendo.
English
He has said too much.
Spanish
Él ha dicho demasiado.

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