did you mean

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. querías
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)
(singular)
Did you mean to tell her or did it just slip out?¿Querías decírselo o es que se te escapó?
b. era su intención
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)
(plural)
I know you were both just messing around but did you mean to get Evie in trouble?Sé que solo jugaban los dos pero ¿era su intención meter a Evie en líos?
c. quería
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Did you mean to leave these papers in the room, madam, or did you forget them?¿Quería dejar estos periódicos en la habitación, señora, o los olvidó?
a. querías decir
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)
(singular)
What did you mean when you said no one would ever believe it?¿Qué querías decir cuando dijiste que nadie jamás lo creería?
b. dijiste en serio
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)
(singular)
Did you mean what you said? Do you really want me to move in with you?¿Lo dijiste en serio? ¿De verdad quieres que venga a vivir contigo?
c. dijeron en serio
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)
(plural)
I know you both agreed to help but did you mean it?Sé que ambos se ofrecieron a ayudar pero ¿lo dijeron en serio?
d. quería decir
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
What did you mean by that, Mrs. Davis?¿Qué quería decir con eso, Sra. Davis?
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