What does "decir" mean in English?

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Spanish

decir

English

to say

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Alternative translations of "decir"

to tell
to state
to mention
to claim

Examples of how to use "decir" in Spanish

Spanish
Dime la verdad ahora mismo.
English
Tell me the truth right now.
Spanish
Yo digo la verdad siempre.
English
I always tell the truth.
Spanish
Ella dijo la respuesta correcta.
English
She said the correct answer.
Spanish
Nosotros decíamos la poesía juntos.
English
We used to recite poetry together.
Spanish
Mañana diré lo necesario.
English
Tomorrow I'll say what needs to be said.

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Dime la verdad ahora mismo.

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