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you mean
-quieres decir
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you mean
-significa
Affirmative imperativeconjugation ofmean.There are other translations for this conjugation.

you mean

you mean
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. quieres decir
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)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you mean that we should reschedule the meeting, then I agree completely.Si quieres decir que deberíamos posponer la reunión, estoy totalmente de acuerdo.
b. quiere decir
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
I don't know what you mean. How is that possible?No sé qué quiere decir. ¿Cómo puede ser posible?
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
If you mean that, then I don't think we can continue working together.Si lo dices en serio, no creo que podamos seguir trabajando juntos.
Only make a promise if you mean it.Solo haz una promesa si la vas a cumplir.
a. quieren decir
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You mean that just this part of the beach is private, not the whole thing, right?Quieren decir que sola esta parte de la playa es privada, no toda, ¿cierto?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
If you mean it, then put your money where your mouth is.Si lo dicen en serio, demuéstrenlo en los hechos.
You're honorable men, and I know that you mean the things you say.Ustedes son hombres honorables, y sé que dicen las cosas en serio.
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