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Decir means to want. |
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Also notice that the e changes to i in all forms except for the first and second person plural (nosotros and vosotros forms). |
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The conjugation for decir is as follows: |
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Decir is frequently used with an indirect object for telling something to someone. |
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| Ella me dice que no tenemos tarea. | She tells me that we don't have any homework. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Nuestros abuelos nos dicen que no tienen dinero. | Our grandparents tell us they don't have any money. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Siempre les digo a mis padres que voy a hacer. | I always tell my parents what I am going to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dar means to give. |
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| Nuestros vecinos siempre nos dan consejos. | Our neighbors give us advice. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| El dentista les dan a sus pacientes un cepillo de dientes. | The dentist gives his
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