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"Don't know" is a form of "don't know", a phrase which is often translated as "no sé". "You tell me" is a phrase which is often translated as "me dices". Learn more about the difference between "you tell me" and "don't know" below.
you tell me
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. me dices (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
You tell me that you aren't in love with Elena, but I can see it in your eyes.Me dices que no estás enamorado de Elena, pero lo puedo ver en tus ojos.
b. me cuentas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I always laugh when you tell me jokesSiempre río cuando me cuentas chistes.
c. me dice (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
If you tell me what the problem is, I can help you.Si me dice cuál es el problema, le puedo ayudar.
d. me cuenta (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I always fall asleep when you tell me war stories, Grandpa.Siempre me duermo cuando me cuenta historias de guerra, abuelo.
b. me cuentan (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I always have nightmares when you tell me scary stories.Siempre tengo pesadillas cuando me cuentan historias de miedo.
don't know(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. no sé
What's the score? - Don't know, don't care.¿Cuál es el resultado del partido? - No sé y no me importa.
b. ni idea
Do you think Mayra will win the election? - Don't know. I hope so.¿Crees que gane la elección Mayra? - Ni idea. Espero que sí.
c. sabe Dios
Do you think Amanda will like the meal I prepared? - Don't know. I've never met Amanda.¿Crees que a Amanda le guste la comida que preparé? - Sabe Dios. Nunca he conocido a Amanda.
d. a saber
How many tickets did you sell? - Don't know. I didn't keep track.¿Cuántas entradas vendiste? - A saber. No llevé ningún registro.
