qué dicen

what they're saying

qué dicen(keh dee-sehn)

phrase

1. (what they've just said; in statements; third person plural)

a. what they're saying

No sé qué dicen porque hablan muy bajo y no les oigo.

I don't know what they're saying because they speak very quietly and I can't hear them.

2. (what you've just said; in statements; second person plural)

a. what you're saying

No entiendo qué dicen. Hay demasiado ruido aquí.

I don't understand what you're saying. It's too noisy here.

3. (what have they just said; in questions; third person plural)

a. what are they saying

¿Qué dicen y en qué idioma hablan?

What are they saying and what language do they speak?

4. (what have you just said; in questions; second person plural)

a. what are you saying

¿Qué dicen de que nosotros no hemos hecho nada por ustedes? ¡Su madre y yo nos desvivimos por ustedes!

What are you saying about us not having done enough for you? Your mother and I live for you!

5. (what do they think; in questions; third person plural)

a. what do they say

¿Y tus jefes? ¿Qué dicen de que llegues siempre tarde?

And your bosses? What do they say about your always being late?

6. (what do you think; in questions; second person plural)

a. what do you say

¿Qué dicen de que su hija no quiera estudiar una carrera? Imagino que estarán disgustados. - Sí, lo estamos.

What do you say about your daughter not wanting to do a degree? I imagine you're upset. - Yes, we are.