Example: ¿Qué dices cuando no entiendes la pregunta?
Definition
"Qué dices" is a Spanish expression used to ask someone what they are saying or to clarify what has been said. It is commonly used in conversations to prompt repetition or explanation when something is not understood.
Translations
what are you saying
wat zeg je nu
què dius
qu'est-ce que tu racontes
was redest du da
Etymology
The phrase "qué dices" comes from the Spanish words "qué," meaning 'what,' and "dices," the second person singular form of the verb 'decir,' meaning 'to say.' Together, they literally translate to 'what you say,' used as a question to inquire about spoken words.
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"Qué dices" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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