dime

tell me

USAGE NOTE

"Dime" is an informal command. The formal version is "dígame."

dime(dee-meh)

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)

(Spain)

a. hello

¿Dime? Sí, Juanito, te puedo ayudar.

Hello? Yes, Johnny, I can help you.