tell them the truth

tell them the truth(
tehl
 
thehm
 
thuh
 
truth
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. diles la verdad
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)
If your friends ask you something, tell them the truth.Si tus amigos te preguntan algo, diles la verdad.
b. dígales la verdad
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Don't lie. Tell them the truth.No mienta. Dígales la verdad.
a. díganles la verdad (plural)
Tell them the truth, even if they don't want to hear it.Díganles la verdad, aunque no quieran oírla.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. decirles la verdad
What should I tell my parents? - You should tell them the truth.¿Qué debería decirles a mis padres? - Deberías decirles la verdad.
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