Portuguese · Common Verbs
Dizer
[/dʒiˈzeʁ/]
To say
Beginnerverb
Definition
To utter words so as to convey information or opinions.
Pronunciar palavras para transmitir informações ou opiniões.
Example
O que você quer dizer com isso?
What do you mean by that?
Etymology
'Dizer' is derived from the Latin 'dicere', meaning 'to say or to speak'. It has sustained its meaning through centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dizer' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, in both spoken and written forms, recognized across all Portuguese-speaking regions.