do you mean it

lo dices en serio

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

phrase

1. (are you serious; used to address one person)

a. lo dices 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)

We're going to Machu Pichu? Do you mean it? - Yeah, that's right!¿Vamos a Machu Pichu? ¿Lo dices en serio? - ¡Sí, es cierto!

b. lo dice en serio

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

You say you want to sue the company. Do you mean it?Dice que quiere demandar a la empresa. ¿Lo dice en serio?

2. (are you serious; used to address multiple people)

a. lo dicen en serio (plural)

We're going to buy you a new car for your birthday. - No! Do you mean it?Vamos a comprarte un carro nuevo para tu cumpleaños. - ¡No! ¿Lo dicen en serio?

3. (do you intend it; used to address one person)

a. lo dices

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)

You say it's the strangest painting you've ever seen. Do you mean it as a good thing?Dices que es el cuadro más raro que has visto en tu vida. ¿Lo dices como algo bueno?

b. lo dice

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Do you mean it as a compliment when you say that I'm overqualified for the position?¿Lo dice como un cumplido cuando dice que estoy demasiado cualificado para el puesto?

4. (do you intend it; used to address multiple people)

a. lo dicen (plural)

You say you loved the cake. Do you mean it sarcastically? - Oh, no. Mushrooms in cake was a great idea.Dicen que les encantó el pastel. ¿Lo dicen sarcásticamente? - Oh, no. Poner hongos en el pastel fue una idea buenísima.

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