say so

say so(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. dilo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Make yourself at home. If you need anything, just say so.Estás en tu casa. Cualquier cosa que necesites, solo dilo.
b. dígamelo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you don't want to participate, say so.Si no quiere participar, dígalo.
a. díganlo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
If you want to get off the bus, say so, because there's no button.Si quieren bajarse del autobús, díganlo, porque no hay botón.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. decirlo
If you wanted to go the show with us, why didn't you say so?Si querías ir al concierto con nosotros, ¿por qué no lo dijiste?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Don't let go of the rope until I say so.No sueltes la cuerda hasta que te diga.
I'm allowed to be in here. - Oh? Who said so?Tengo permiso para estar aquí. - ¿Oh, sí? ¿Quién dijo eso?
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