no se dice

no se dice
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. you don't say
En español no se dice "crocodilo", se dice "cocodrilo".In Spanish, you don't say "crocodilo", you say "cocodrilo."
a. it's not said
No se dice en ningún sitio que los jugadores no puedan beber durante la partida.It's not said anywhere that players can't drink during the game.
b. isn't said
Es una canción de amor en la que no se dice la palabra "amor" en ningún momento.It's a love song in which the word "love" isn't said at any point.
c. it's not mentioned
No se dice en las instrucciones, pero el colchón inflable debe mantenerse alejado de cualquier fuente de calor.It's not mentioned in the instructions, but the inflatable mattress should be kept away from heat.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
No se dice nada de la violación de los derechos humanos en aquel país, pero existe.Nothing is said about the violation of human rights in that country, but it exists.
No se dice una palabra de nosotros en los periódicos. Ganar un torneo de hockey no es importante para ellos.There's no mention of us in the newspapers. Winning a hockey tournament is not important for them.
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