dime
vs
dímelo

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"Dime" is a form of "dime", a phrase which is often translated as "tell me". "Dímelo" is a phrase which is often translated as "say so". Learn more about the difference between "dime" and "dímelo" below.

dime(

dee

meh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (to tell someone to speak)

a. tell me

Dime, ¿ya fuiste a renovar tu pasaporte?Tell me, have you already been to renew your passport?

b. shoot (informal)

¿Te puedo hacer una pregunta? - Dime.Can I ask you a question? - Shoot.

2. (to answer the phone)

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

a. hello

¿Dime? Sí, Juanito, te puedo ayudar.Hello? Yes, Johnny, I can help you.

dímelo(

dee

meh

loh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. say so

Si te aburres, sencillamente dímelo y jugamos a otra cosa.If you get bored, just say so and we can play a different game.

b. let me know

Cuando estés listo, dímelo y nos vamos.Let me know when you're ready, and we can go.

c. tell me

¿Qué me has comprado para mi cumpleaños? Venga, dímelo. - Ni hablar, es una sorpresa.What have you bought for my birthday? Come on, tell me. - No way. It's a surprise.

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