How to Say in Spanish: Cómo Decir Examples & Usage

"How to say" in Spanish—one of the most useful phrases for learners. Here's how to use it and when.

The Phrase: Cómo Decir

Basic Form

• ¿Cómo se dice...? — How do you say...? (formal)
• ¿Cómo dices...? — How do you say...? (informal)

Examples

• "¿Cómo se dice 'hello' en español?" — How do you say 'hello' in Spanish?
• "¿Cómo dices esto?" — How do you say this?

When to Use

Learning New Words

• Ask for translations: "¿Cómo se dice 'book'?"
• Learn expressions: "¿Cómo se dice 'I'm sorry'?"

Clarification

• Confirm understanding: "¿Cómo se dice esto?"
• Check pronunciation: "¿Cómo se pronuncia?"

Variations

Formal

• ¿Cómo se dice...? — How do you say...? (formal, to anyone)
• ¿Cómo se pronuncia...? — How do you pronounce...?

Informal

• ¿Cómo dices...? — How do you say...? (to someone you know)

Other Questions

• ¿Qué significa...? — What does... mean?
• ¿Cómo se escribe...? — How do you spell...?

Common Scenarios

In Class

• "¿Cómo se dice 'homework'?" — How do you say 'homework'?

In Conversation

• "¿Cómo se dice esto en español?" — How do you say this in Spanish?

Self-Study

• Use this phrase with language partners or AI tutors

Master This Phrase

The best way to master "cómo decir" is through daily practice. Ask questions, get answers, and learn naturally. Try Parlai and practice Spanish through real conversations, asking "¿Cómo se dice...?" whenever you need to learn new words.