When to use Diga vs Digo
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I am confused (as always it seems) But, both words so similar. When I translate w/ Spanishdict it "SEEMS" that the two words are interchangeable. Is this possible? I will end this by saying, Yo digo, y gracias.
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updated Jul 24, 2012
edited by DJ_Huero
posted by jhonyAdams
"Dida" should be "diga"? A typo? - --Mariana--, Jul 24, 2012
Leo, I answered your question below. If that's not the correct explanation, what were you looking for? - --Mariana--, Jul 24, 2012
You can edit your title and post by clicking the "edit" link. - --Mariana--, Jul 24, 2012
Mariana--sorry, that was exacty what I was looking for. Thank you so much. Sometimes at 3am I am not at my best. :-) Mil Gracias. - jhonyAdams, Jul 24, 2012
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Those two words are not interchangeable at all.
"Decir" is the verb.
- "Digo" is "I say" (the infinitive verb conjugated to the first person)
Example: ¡Eso digo yo! (That's what I say!)
- "Diga" is the conjugated formal command form of the word "decir."
Example: ¡Dígame la verdad! (Tell me the truth!)
updated Jul 24, 2012
edited by --Mariana--
posted by --Mariana--
"Digo" can also be used as "I mean". For ex., "Él es de Peru - digo, Panamá."/He's from Peru - I mean, Panama. - Goldie_Miel, Jul 24, 2012
Though, I don't think that when used in that manner (i.e., correcting oneself or elaborating), "Yo" is used. Just "Digo". I suppose it's possible, though. - Goldie_Miel, Jul 24, 2012
