All I’m saying is that you need to learn the “Decir” conjugation in Spanish.

The verb “decir” is one of the most commonly used verbs in the Spanish language. It means “to say” or “to tell” and is used to express communication or conveying information. “Decir” is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the regular conjugation patterns of most verbs.

“Decir” is a versatile verb that has many uses. Some common uses of the verb “decir” include:

• Expressing statements or opinions
• Reporting speech or quotes
• Giving instructions or commands
• Indicating communication methods

It’s important to note that “decir” is often followed by the indirect object pronoun when indicating to whom something is being said or told. 

“Decir” Conjugation Indicative / Indicativo

The indicative tense (el modo indicativo) is one of the three grammatical moods used to express different attitudes or purposes in speech. The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, and express opinions about actions or events that are considered real or certain.

Present Tense Decir Conjugation / Presente

The present tense is used to describe actions happening in the present or to express general truths or habitual actions.

Yo	Digo
Tú	Dices
Él/Ella/Usted	Dice
Nosotros	Decimos
Vosotros	Decís
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dicen

Examples:

1. Yo siempre digo la verdad. (I always tell the truth.)
2. Usted dice que va a llegar tarde. (You say that you’re going to arrive late.)
3. Ellas dicen la hora. (They tell the time.)

​​Simple Past Decir Conjugation / Pasado 

The simple past tense (preterite) is used to describe completed actions in the past, often with specific time frames or events.

Yo	Dije
Tú	Dijiste
Él/Ella/Usted	Dijo
Nosotros	Dijimos
Vosotros	Dijisteis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dijeron

Examples:

1. Tú dijiste que vendrías a la fiesta. (You said that you would come to the party.)
2. Nosotros dijimos la respuesta correcta. (We said the correct answer.)
3. Vosotros dijisteis que iríais de vacaciones. (You all said that you would go on vacation.)

Imperfect Decir Conjugation / Imperfecto

Spanish imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past, as well as to set the stage or provide background information

Yo	Decía
Tú	Decías
Él/Ella/Usted	Decía
Nosotros	Decíamos
Vosotros	Decíais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Decían

Examples:

1. Él decía que estaba cansado. (He used to say that he was tired.)
2. Usted decía la verdad todo el tiempo. (You used to say the truth all the time.)
3. Ellos decían que iban a llegar tarde. (They were saying that they would arrive late.)

Present Continuous Decir Conjugation / Presente Continuo

The present continuous tense (also known as “estar + gerundio”) is used to describe actions that are currently happening in the present moment or to express temporary situations.

Yo	Estoy diciendo
Tú	Estás diciendo
Él/Ella/Usted	Está diciendo
Nosotros	Estamos diciendo
Vosotros	Estáis diciendo
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Están diciendo

Examples:

1. Yo estoy diciendo la verdad. (I am telling the truth.)
2. Tú estás diciendo cosas interesantes. (You are saying interesting things.)
3. Ella está diciendo que no puede venir. (She is saying that she can’t come.)

Future Tense Decir Conjugation / Futuro

The Spanish future tense is used to express actions or events that will happen in the future, indicating something that has not yet occurred.

Yo	Diré
Tú	Dirás
Él/Ella/Usted	Dirá
Nosotros	Diremos
Vosotros	Diréis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dirán

Examples:

1. Nosotros diremos la decisión final mañana. (We will say the final decision tomorrow.)
2. Vosotros diréis si queréis acompañarnos. (You all will say if you want to join us.)

Conditional Decir Conjugation / Condicional

The conditional tense is used to express hypothetical or speculative actions or events that would happen under certain conditions in the present or future.

Yo	Diría
Tú	Dirías
Él/Ella/Usted	Diría
Nosotros	Diríamos
Vosotros	Diríais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dirían

Examples:

1. Yo diría que es una buena idea. (I would say it’s a good idea.)
2. Usted diría la verdad si supiera. (You would tell the truth if you knew.)

Present Perfect Decir Conjugation / Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto

Spanish present perfect tense (also known as “pretérito perfecto compuesto”) is used to express actions that have occurred in the past but have a connection to the present, emphasizing the result or consequences of those actions.

Yo	He dicho
Tú	Has dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Ha dicho
Nosotros	Hemos dicho
Vosotros	Habéis dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Han dicho

Examples:

1. Él ha dicho que ya llegó a casa. (He has said that he has already arrived home.)
2. Nosotros hemos dicho todo lo necesario para resolver el problema. (We have said everything necessary to solve the problem.)

Past Perfect Decir Conjugation / Pretérico Pluscuamperfecto

Spanish past perfect tense (also known as “pretérito pluscuamperfecto”) is used to describe actions that occurred before another past action or event, expressing a past-in-the-past relationship.

Yo	Había dicho
Tú	Has dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Ha dicho
Nosotros	Hemos dicho
Vosotros	Habéis dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Han dicho

Example:

1. Tú has dicho cosas muy interesantes durante la reunión. (You have said very interesting things during the meeting.)
2. Ellos han dicho que van a venir a la fiesta. (They have said that they are going to come to the party.)

Future Perfect Decir Conjugation / Futuro Perfecto

The Spanish future perfect tense is used to express actions that will have been completed in the future, indicating an action that will be finished before another specified future time or event.

Yo	Habré dicho
Tú	Habrás dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Habrá dicho
Nosotros	Habremos dicho
Vosotros	Habréis dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Habrán dicho

Examples:

1. Yo habré dicho la verdad una y otra vez. (I will have said the truth over and over again.)
2. Usted habrá dicho lo necesario para resolver el conflicto. (You will have said what is necessary to resolve the conflict.)

Conditional Perfect Decir Conjugation / Condicional Perfect

The conditional perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or speculative actions that would have been completed in the past, indicating an action that would have happened prior to another past event.

Yo	Habría dicho
Tú	Habrías dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Habría dicho
Nosotros	Habrían dicho
Vosotros	Habríais dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Habrían dicho

Examples:

1. Tú habrías dicho la respuesta correcta si lo supieras. (You would have said the correct answer if you knew it.)
2. Ella habría dicho la verdad si no fuera por el miedo. (She would have said the truth if it weren’t for the fear.)

“Decir” Conjugation Subjunctive / Subjuntivo

The subjunctive tense (el modo subjuntivo) is one of the three grammatical moods used to express different attitudes or purposes in speech. The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, subjectivity, emotion, and hypothetical situations.

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Present Tense / Presente

The Spanish subjunctive present tense is used to express subjective actions, desires, doubts, recommendations, or possibilities, often introduced by certain triggers such as expressions of doubt, necessity, or influence.

Yo	Diga
Tú	Digas
Él/Ella/Usted	Diga
Nosotros	Digamos
Vosotros	Digáis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Digan

Examples:

1. Espero que ella diga la verdad. (I hope she tells the truth.)
2. Es importante que ellas digan lo que piensan. (It’s important that they say what they think.)

Imperfect / Imperfecto

This tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the past, often introduced by certain triggers such as expressions of doubt, uncertainty, or unreal conditions.

Yo	Dijera
Tú	Dijeras
Él/Ella/Usted	Dijera
Nosotros	Dijeramos
Vosotros	Dijerais
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dijeran

Examples:

1. Si hubiéramos tenido más tiempo, vosotros dijerais lo que realmente pensabais. (If we had had more time, you all would have said what you really thought.)
2. Era crucial que ellos dijeran la información relevante en ese momento. (It was crucial that they said the relevant information at that moment.)

Future Tense / Futuro

The Spanish subjunctive future tense is used to express hypothetical or uncertain actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the future.

Yo	Dijere
Tú	Dijeres
Él/Ella/Usted	Dijere
Nosotros	Dijéremos
Vosotros	Dijereis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Dijeren

Examples:

1. Si me necesitas, yo dijere presente. (If you need me, I will say present.)
2. Sería sorprendente que usted dijere algo así. (It would be surprising if you were to say something like that.)

Present Perfect / Pretérito Perfecto

Spanish subjunctive present perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the present with a connection to the past, indicating actions that would have been completed prior to the present moment.

Yo	Haya dicho
Tú	Hayas dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Haya dicho
Nosotros	Hayamos dicho
Vosotros	Hayáis dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hayan dicho

Examples:

1. Espero que tú hayas dicho la verdad. (I hope you have told the truth.)
2. Es importante que él haya dicho lo que realmente siente. (It’s important that he has said what he truly feels.)
3. Ojalá que ustedes hayan dicho todo lo necesario para resolver el problema. (I hope you all have said everything necessary to solve the problem.)

Past Perfect / Pretérico Pluscuamperfecto

Spanish subjunctive past perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the past with a connection to a previous past event, indicating actions that would have been completed before that past event.

Yo	Hubiera dicho
Tú	Hubieras dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Hubiera dicho
Nosotros	Hubiéramos dicho
Vosotros	Hubierais dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hubieran dicho

Examples:

1. Yo hubiera dicho algo diferente si lo hubiera sabido antes. (I would have said something different if I had known it earlier.)
2. Tú hubieras dicho la verdad si te lo hubieran preguntado directamente. (You would have said the truth if they had asked you directly.)

Future Perfect / Futuro Perfecto

The future perfect tense is used to express hypothetical or unreal actions, desires, doubts, or recommendations in the future with a connection to a future event, indicating actions that would have been completed before that future event.

Yo	Hubiere dicho
Tú	Hubieres dicho
Él/Ella/Usted	Hubiere dicho
Nosotros	Hubiéremos dicho
Vosotros	Hubiereis dicho
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Hubieren dicho

Examples:

1. Nosotros hubiéremos dicho nuestra opinión si nos hubieran dado la oportunidad. (We would have said our opinion if they had given us the chance.)
2. Ellas hubieren dicho lo que querían si no se hubieran sentido presionadas. (They would have said what they wanted if they hadn’t felt pressured.)

“Decir” Conjugation Imperative / Imperativos

The imperative tense (el modo imperativo) is one of the verb moods used to express commands, orders, or requests. It is used to tell someone what to do or what not to do.

Affirmative / Afirmativos

Spanish affirmative refers to the use of positive statements or expressions that indicate agreement, confirmation, or positive response to a question or statement.

Yo	–
Tú	Di
Él/Ella/Usted	Diga
Nosotros	Digamos
Vosotros	Decid
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	Digan

Examples:

1. Decid la verdad. (Tell the truth.)
2. Digan lo que piensan. (Say what you think.)
3. Digamos lo que sentimos. (Let’s say what we feel.)

Negative / Negativos

Spanish negative refers to the use of negative statements or expressions that indicate negation, denial, or disagreement with a question or statement.

Yo	–
Tú	No digas
Él/Ella/Usted	No diga
Nosotros	No digamos
Vosotros	No digáis
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes	No digan

Examples:

1. No digas mentiras. (Don’t tell lies.)
2. No diga eso en voz alta. (Don’t say that out loud.)
3. No digamos nada hasta que sepamos más. (Let’s not say anything until we know more.)

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