How to Say ‘Go ahead.’ in Mexican Spanish
Dime.
DEE-meh
[DEE-meh]
💬 Usage Tip: Dime is literally "tell me": di "tell" with me attached to the end. The same thing happens in escríbeme "write to me" and pásame "pass me".
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, dime is the natural, friendly way to invite someone to say what's on their mind. You'll hear it constantly, not just after being asked a question.
Phrase Breakdown
Dime
[DEE-meh]
tell me
Informal command of 'decir' plus 'me'; a casual way to say 'go ahead'.
Dime la verdad.
Tell me the truth.
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