les digo

I tell them

les digo(lehs dee-goh)

phrase

1. (habitual action; third person plural)

a. I tell them

Mis hijos son imposibles. Cuando les digo algo que no les gusta, se enfadan conmigo.

My children are so difficult. When I tell them something they don't like, they get angry with me.

b. I tell

Si les digo a mis padres que me quiero independizar, imagino que lo entenderán.

If I tell my parents that I want to leave home, I imagine they'll understand.

2. (habitual action; second person plural)

a. I tell you

Cuando les digo que no hagan algo, es siempre por su propio bien.

When I tell you not to do something, it's always for your own good.

3. (future action; third person plural)

a. I'll tell them

El lunes cuando vea a los Romero, les digo que cuenten con nosotros para la cena del miércoles.

When I see the Romeros on Monday, I'll tell them to count on us for Wednesday's dinner party.

b. I'll tell

Si tenemos que estar allí a la una, les digo a Carmen y Felipe que vengan a buscarnos a las doce.

If we have to be there by one, I'll tell Carmen and Felipe to come and pick us up at twelve.

4. (future action; second person plural)

a. I'll tell you

Mañana les digo seguro si voy el sábado a la playa con ustedes.

I'll tell you tomorrow for certain whether I'm coming with you to the beach on Saturday.